Is there anything worse than grabbing something to eat or drink and finding it has an odd taste? It can completely ruin the experience. In some cases it can even make you incredibly sick. A couple of factors could be at play here, including the type of packaging as well as how it has been stored. We want to take a closer look to see why foiling services can be a useful option to preserve products.
Flavour scalping
There has been a huge amount of research into flavour contamination over the years. As a result, we now understand how different foods and beverages can absorb smells from the packaging. Plus, we know about the fact that some products can actually lose their flavour, seeing it leech away into the packaging. Both issues can make it unpleasant to eat and drink different things.
The big problem is you can have flavour scalping with a massive selection of packaging. Ever wonder why breakfast cereal is in a plastic bag in a cardboard box? The main reason is to help retain the freshness, but it also preserves the flavour. It ensures you don’t get a cardboard taste. Plus, board and paper aren’t very good at blocking volatile compounds. As a result, if you have a cardboard box near something with a very strong odour such as soap, it can get into the food.
Metals cause issues with food and drinks too. If you compare a can of coke to a glass bottle, you’ll be able to taste the difference. The metallic taste doesn’t mean you’re consuming metal though. What is typically happening is the metals are reacting with chemicals in the food or beverage. So, you can get the smell and taste of metal.
What to do?
There are a couple of different ways to tackle flavour scalping, including lamination and foiling services. Adding thin layers of plastic or foil to packaging can work wonderfully. That is why you often see coatings on tins and cans, food pouches, and other products.
One of the best things to do is to choose glass packaging. It never has a negative impact on flavour because it is inert. It effectively blocks anything from trying to get into the product too. Plus, it is reusable and recyclable.
It is also important to ensure you are storing food correctly. Most products will come with instructions like “store in a cool, dry place”. It is a really good idea to follow them. The biggest culprits with flavour problems are light, heat, oxygen, and time. If you can protect against them, products will taste better.
Packaging with foil and laminate coating can work really well to protect against light, heat, and oxygen. It can also tackle the issue with time, preserving food for longer.
Talk to us about foiling services
One of the main goals with packaging is to ensure that customers have a wonderful experience. It should make products look better and provide protection. With food and beverages, it must also preserve the flavour and freshness.
Foiling Services is a great business to work with if you’re looking to get better results with your packaging. We work with a massive selection of different foils and films. As a result, we can cater for all kinds of needs. Want a decorative solution to make a box more attractive on a shelf? We can do it. Need a coating to help protect the product from moisture or bad odours? Rely on us.
So, get in touch today and learn more about all the different types of foil and film here, as well as the applications for them.