Sirane Ltd has developed food service packaging using a new type of microwave susceptor material that can be shaped in various formats. Called Crisp-It Light, it has already won a number of advance bulk orders from leading train and airline operators in the UK and abroad.
Jeremy Haydn-Davies, Sirane Sales Director says that the new packaging is already finding favour in the market both for its lightweight appeal and for its in-transit cook-in performance abilities. “Our new film can be made into carry bags for chips and French fries and potato wedge wraps; as well as pouches for popcorn and wraps for the cooking of paninis and sandwiches. For frozen foods destined for the microwave, there is no longer a need to package into boxes. We have are no size restrictions and any concept can be developed into a product.”
Originally developed by Sirane as a food crisping susceptor film for the insides of burger boxes and other fast food items, the latest version of Crisp It represents a ‘quantum leap’ in design, according to the company.
Sirane`s traditional strength has been to successfully laminate susceptor films to board and paper without the use of adhesives, making the product more versatile in performance and more environmentally friendly. Sirane has taken Crisp It Light one stage further by combining, again without glue, a clear film to the susceptor film and creating a strong bi-laminate, which is ideal for crisping up paninis, baguettes and pasties and other foods. In the microwave the film clings to the food, thus making it crisp.
Available in various formats such as sleeves, the film can also be used to flow-wrap foodstuffs, eliminating the need for additional outer packaging. Sirane’s new formula means that direct printing onto the film is easy, thus removing the need for a label. ‘The accent,’ says Haydn-Davies ‘is on what the food service market desires; lightweight and functional and ideal for busy take-aways, airlines and food-to-go outlets.
