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Different Types of Paper Used in Food Packaging

Every paper type has a specific "barrier personality." Some handle high heat; others handle oil. Below is the technical breakdown every B2B buyer should have in their procurement folder.

1. Kraft Paper Food Packaging

Kraft is the "workhorse" of the industry. Made from chemically treated wood pulp, it’s designed for mechanical strength. In our facility, we see the highest demand for unbleached brown Kraft because it signals "eco-friendly" to the end consumer without needing a word of marketing copy.

Benefits for Food Packaging

Kraft’s long fibers provide superior tear resistance. We typically coat it with a thin layer of PLA or aqueous dispersion to make it moisture-resistant. It’s the primary material for our heavy-duty delivery bags and pizza liners.

Applications

Used extensively for cereal boxes, snack bags, and dry food wrapping. If you are shipping bulk dry goods, Kraft’s breathability prevents the "sweating" common in plastic-lined containers.

Paper Bags with Round Handle

A retail staple. For 2026, we’ve updated our round-handle bags to include reinforced bases, allowing a standard medium bag to hold up to 8kg of weight without failure.

FEATURES

• FSC-certified white or brown Kraft options.

• Grammage ranges: 60 GSM to 120 GSM.

• MOQ: 2,000 pieces for custom logos.

2. Wrapping Tissue Paper

Tissue paper is about "presentation and protection." It’s often the first layer a customer touches when unboxing a premium pastry or a gift-packed food item.

Benefits for Food Packaging

Beyond aesthetics, acid-free tissue prevents the yellowing of products. It acts as a secondary moisture wick, absorbing trace amounts of humidity in the packaging headspace.

Applications

Commonly used for wrapping sushi, artisanal chocolates, and pastries. It keeps the "crisp" in the crust by preventing direct contact with colder external air.

Larcenciel Tissue Paper

We’ve developed high-absorbency tissue that is completely free of chemical scents. It’s biodegradable and hypoallergenic—crucial for high-end hospitality clients.

3. Greaseproof Paper for Food Packaging

This is where the science gets interesting. Greaseproof paper is made by "beating" the pulp until the fibers are so tightly packed that they become non-porous to oils.

Applications

Burger wraps, taco liners, and butter wraps. It’s also the base material for many items in our paper cupcake size chart, ensuring the cake doesn't stick to the liner.

4. Glassine Paper

Glassine is super-calendered paper. It looks translucent and feels smooth, almost like plastic, but it is 100% cellulose. It is naturally grease, air, and water-resistant without added chemicals.

Benefits for Food Packaging

It’s a fantastic barrier against odors. If you are packaging aromatic spices or nuts, glassine keeps the aroma inside the bag. It is also heat-sealable for hermetic packaging.

Flat Glassine Waxed Paper Treat Bags

These offer high visibility for sweets and nuts. Our 1mm thickness bags are a favorite for farmers' markets because they look "premium" but are fully compostable.

5. Vegetable Parchment Paper

Parchment goes through an acid bath (sulfurization) that makes it extremely dense and heat-resistant. It won't lose its strength even when wet or exposed to 220°C (428°F) temperatures.

Benefits for Food Packaging

It’s the gold standard for non-stick. We recommend unbleached parchment for B2B brands wanting a "natural" look for their baking kits.

Unbleached Parchment Paper Squares

Perfect for interleaved deli meats or frozen patties. They prevent freezer burn and make separation easy for the end-user.

6. Waxed Paper Food Packaging

Waxed paper is moisture-proof from both sides. We use soy-based or paraffin waxes depending on the client’s sustainability requirements.

Applications

Ideal for cold sandwiches and wraps. Note: Waxed paper is not heat-resistant. If you put it in the oven, the wax will smoke. For hot food, always stick to Parchment or Greaseproof.

Dry Waxed Gusseted Paper Sandwich Bags

A reusable-style paper bag that repels water. It’s a durable alternative to plastic zip-bags for the "eco-conscious" retail sector.

7. Paperboard Food Containers

This is what we use for our famous Xinyujie paper cups and food buckets. It’s thick, rigid, and can be molded into various shapes.

Benefits for Food Packaging

It handles high-speed filling lines without buckling. For 2026, we’ve switched to aqueous barrier coatings for most paperboard containers, making them "home compostable" under OK Compost standards.

Choosing the Right Paper for Your Needs: A Quick Guide

I get asked a lot about volumes. A common question from our condiments clients is "how many oz peanut butter in a cup?" or "how many cups in 40 ounces of peanut butter?" For reference: 40 oz of peanut butter is roughly 4.5 standard cups. If you’re packaging this, you need a high-GSM greaseproof paperboard to handle the density.

Standard Paper Cupcake Size Chart (B2B Specs)

When sourcing liners, use these paper cup sizes in cm for your mold calculations:

Beyond Basic Types: Advanced Features & Considerations

In 2026, the caliper (thickness) is just as important as the paper type. A "brown paper roll for food" might look the same, but if the caliper varies by more than 5%, your automated wrapping machine will jam. We maintain a ±2% tolerance in our Wuhan factory to ensure zero-downtime for our clients.

Food Safety & Sustainability: What You Need to Know

"Food Grade" is a legal floor, not a ceiling. We adhere to FDA 21 CFR 176.170 and the latest EU PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation). This means our adhesives and inks are also monitored. If your supplier isn't talking about their ink migration reports, you're at risk of regulatory fines in the EU and North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

The right paper type is the difference between a soggy mess and a premium brand experience. Whether you need a paper cupcake size chart for a new bakery line or a greaseproof solution for a global burger chain, Xinyujie provides the factory-direct expertise to get it right. Sample today, ship tomorrow.