Testing Barrier Properties in Dry Seasoning Packaging

Dry Seasoning refer to vibrant blends of herbs and spices, they add life to our culinary creations. However, maintaining their flavor and potency requires robust packaging. One of the most critical aspects of this packaging is its ability to act as a barrier against external elements.

Stand-up pouch is a common packaging type for seasoning powder for it’s convenient for storage and dispensing. Pouches materials include Polyethylene (PE, Polypropylene (PP), Metallized Films, and Laminates, these materials provide excellent barrier properties against light, oxygen, and moisture, helping to preserve the flavor and freshness of the seasoning powder.

Moisture and oxygen can significantly degrade the quality of seasoning powders. Moisture can cause clumping and spoilage, while oxygen can lead to oxidation, diminishing flavor and potency. To combat these threats, rigorous testing is conducted to measure the packaging's barrier properties.

Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) tests quantify the rate at which water vapor can pass through the packaging, while Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) tests measure the passage of oxygen. These tests are crucial for ensuring the packaging effectively protects the seasoning powder from these detrimental factors. By minimizing the ingress of moisture and oxygen, the packaging safeguards the vibrant flavors and extends the shelf life of the seasoning powders, providing consumers with a consistently high-quality product.

C403H Oxygen /Water Vapor Transmission Rate Test System is based on the testing principle of Coulometric oxygen sensor and infrared water vapor sensor. It is designed and manufactured according to ASTM D3985、ASTM F1249，ISO 15106-2 and other relevant standards to provide high precision and high efficiency oxygen and water vapor transmission rate tests for high and medium gas barrier materials. It is suitable for testing the oxygen and water vapor transmission performance of films, sheets and related materials in the fields of food, medicine, medical devices, daily chemicals, photovoltaic, electronic and many others.

As the demand for functional packaging grows, testing methods are evolving to ensure a more comprehensive evaluation of film materials. Labthink encourages collaboration with companies for quality control! Visit the website www.labthink.com to learn more!