What is Extruded Snack Packaging Technology？
Apr 22, 2025| Extruded snack packaging technology is essential to maintain and preserve quality and also extends the shelf life of the product, thereby increasing customer satisfaction.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): Applicable to most shelf-stable products, MAP is a method whereby the air in the package is removed and replaced with a specially designed gas blend designed to ensure and maintain the crisp taste and mouthfeel of the snack.
Vacuum sealing removes the gas from the container, thereby reducing the oxygen content, which is the main cause of food spoilage and deterioration. Vacuum packaging also helps prevent food from drying out and absorbing moisture.
High Barrier Films: These materials are designed or manufactured to control the exchange between oxygen and moisture. Using high barrier films effectively isolates environmental factors, thereby maintaining the taste and mouthfeel of extruded snacks.
With these advanced packaging and preservation methods, manufacturers can control the moisture content and ensure that the extruded snacks do not spoil throughout their shelf life.
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Model |
Power |
Capacity |
Heater |
Dimension(mm) |
Weight |
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LYS-65 |
5.5kw |
50 kg/h |
1 kw |
1720*870*1050 |
350 kg |
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LYS-70 |
15kw |
150kg/h |
1 kw |
1720*970*1250 |
500 kg |
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LYS-85 |
18.5kw |
200-300kg/h |
2 kw |
1360*1870*850 |
650 kg |
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LYS-95 |
22kw |
400-500kg/h |
2 kw |
2300*1170*1400 |
850 kg |
Ensure Food Safety with Advanced Packaging
Advanced packaging ensures that food is protected from any form of contamination. Some recent inventions emphasize the use of active packaging systems, where additives such as antimicrobials and oxygen scavengers are added to the packaging system. These active ingredients work on their own to ensure the safety and quality of food. According to the report, the global active packaging market will grow at an annual rate of 7.2% due to the growing consumer demand for safe and fresh food. In addition, the use of smart packaging technologies such as sensors and indicators can monitor food conditions in real time, thereby reducing the risk of food exposure to harmful environments and spoilage. This combination of technologies can not only prevent product spoilage, but also improve product traceability, thereby ensuring food safety for manufacturers and consumers. In short, the development of packaging technology has enabled extruded snacks and other foods to effectively deliver the quality that consumers expect.