EP4705198A1 - A recyclable packaging with barrier to oxygen and moisture - Google Patents

A recyclable packaging with barrier to oxygen and moisture

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EP4705198A1
EP4705198A1 EP24724451.0A EP24724451A EP4705198A1 EP 4705198 A1 EP4705198 A1 EP 4705198A1 EP 24724451 A EP24724451 A EP 24724451A EP 4705198 A1 EP4705198 A1 EP 4705198A1
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packaging
layer
amount
paper
comprised
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French (fr)
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Gerhard Niederreiter
Nicola GALAFFU
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Societe des Produits Nestle SA
Nestle SA
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Nestle SA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/06—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
    • B32B27/08—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/06—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
    • B32B27/10—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of paper or cardboard
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/32—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B7/00—Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
    • B32B7/04—Interconnection of layers
    • B32B7/12—Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/50—Non-integral frangible members applied to, or inserted in, preformed openings, e.g. tearable strips or plastic plugs
    • B65D17/501—Flexible tape or foil-like material
    • B65D17/502—Flexible tape or foil-like material applied to the external part of the container wall only
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D3/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines
    • B65D3/22—Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines with double walls; with walls incorporating air-chambers; with walls made of laminated material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/10—Container closures formed after filling
    • B65D77/20—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers
    • B65D77/2024—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers the cover being welded or adhered to the container
    • B65D77/2028—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab
    • B65D77/2032—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab by peeling or tearing the cover from the container

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Packages (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)
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Abstract

The present invention is directed to a packaging item (1) comprising: (i) at least one packaging body (2) having a tubular shape and closed at one of its extremities (4) by a permanent bottom wall (5), to define at least one compartment for packaging contents, and at least one dispensing opening (6) configured to allow the packaged contents to be dispensed from said packaging item (1), said packaging body (2) and bottom wall (5) being made of a multilayer oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising a cellulosic support layer, and (ii) a removable closure element (7) being made of an oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising a paper layer.

Description

A RECYCLABLE PACKAGING WITH BARRIER TO OXYGEN AND MOISTURE
Field of the invention
The invention relates to a packaging item comprising a barrier to moisture and oxygen for open shelf life, and a packaged food product.
Background of the invention
Packaging items for packaging various types of contents are provided in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and materials. For instance, packaging items made of paper are known from the prior art and are often promoted as being environmentally friendly and more sustainable, e.g., compared with plastic.
However, the existing packaging items made of paper often do not provide the same protection of the contents, e.g., compared with other materials, such as plastic or glass. This may adversely affect one or more properties of the contents, e.g., which may result in a reduced storage life of the contents.
Typically, oxidation and/or moisture intake of the packed contents leads to degradation of the organoleptic properties of said product, which is of course undesirable. In some instances, the food safety can be impaired by transfer of gases and/or moisture through the packaging walls. It is therefore of utmost importance, at least with sensitive food products, to ensure a packaging barrier against gases - in particular oxygen - and moisture.
Moreover, the existing packaging items made of paper often suffer from a reduced structural stability compared with packaging items made from other materials, e.g., plastic or glass. This may adversely affect the handling properties of the packaging items. Last but not least, packages providing good mechanical resistance, as well as an additional protection against oxidation and/or moisture, suffer complexity and high costs of production.
Hence, in particular in view of the above-identified drawbacks, it is an object of the present invention to provide a packaging item that provides greater mechanical protection to the contents, as well as protection against moisture and oxidation, while being of the simplest and cheapest possible structure. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a packaging item with improved handling properties.
Summary of the invention
In a first aspect, the invention relates to a packaging item as claimed in the appended claims.
More precisely the invention relates to a packaging item comprising:
(i) at least one packaging body having a tubular shape and closed at one of its extremities by a permanent bottom wall, to define at least one compartment for packaging contents, and at least one dispensing opening configured to allow the packaged contents to be dispensed from said packaging item, said packaging body and bottom wall being made of a multilayer oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising a cellulosic support layer, and organic and/or inorganic barrier layer(s), the cellulosic support layer of the body having a grammage comprised between 120 and 600 g/m2, said multilayer laminate having a cellulose content higher than 90%, preferably higher than 95%, more preferably higher than 99%, such that the Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) is below 1, preferably below 0.5 cm3/m2/day measured at 23°C and 50% relative humidity (RH), and the Water Vapour Transmission rate (WVTR) is below 1, preferably below 0.5 g/m2/day measured at 23°C and 85% RH, (ii) a removable closure element being made of an oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising a paper layer, at least one organic and/or inorganic barrier layer, the paper layer having a grammage comprised between 30 and 120 g/m2, and a cellulose content higher than 90%, preferably higher than 95%, more preferably higher than 99%, and such that the Oxygen T ransmission Rate (OTR) is below 1, preferably below 0.5 cm3/m2/day measured at 23°C and 50% relative humidity (RH), and the Water Vapour Transmission rate (WVTR) is below 1, preferably below 0.5 g/m2/day measured at 23°C and 85% RH.
The container advantageously includes a dispensing opening configured to allow the packaged contents to be dispensed from the container through. The dispensing opening can be of the type that requires full opening of the package (typically by removing at least one element from the rest of the package).
In one embodiment of the invention, the dispensing opening is closed by a peelable membrane, preferably comprising a pull tab that allows a consumer to tear said peelable membrane open. The peelable membrane is preferably made of a material that is barrier to oxygen and moisture. The barrier material is of a type similar to that of the packaging body, but without a thick paperboard layer and adhesive layer included in the packaging body, such that said membrane remains flexible. An additional capping such as a protective rigid or semi-rigid lid, can be placed optionally over the peelable membrane, at least during transportation and storage.
Preferably, the packaging body has an external diameter in a range of 20 mm to 200 mm, more preferably between 40 and 100 mm such that it allows a comfortable handling with a user hand. More preferably, it has a length in a range of 50 mm to 500 mm, even more preferably 75 mm to 250 mm. The multilayer oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising the cardboard and the organic and/or inorganic barrier layer increases the resistance of the container, and thus of the packaging item, against oxygen and moisture transfer, e.g., compared with the packaging items made of paper which are known from the prior art. This results in greater protection, preservation and/or a greater storage life of the contents within the container.
The cross section of the packaging item main body is generally circular such that the main body is preferably a cylinder. As understood in the context of the present invention, a "cylinder" preferably has circular cross section. However, also other, e.g., polygonal or elliptical base lines (i.e. cross sections) may be considered as "cylindrical" within the frame of the present invention. Preferably, the cylinder is a right cylinder. However, oblique cylinders can also be considered.
As understood in the context of the present invention a "cardboard" is a cellulosic flat structure of one or more paper layer(s) having a grammage comprised between 120 g/m2 and 600 g/m2.
The packaging item, more specifically the container, is configured to house and/or preserve, at least for a certain time period, food material in the compartment, i.e., any material used as food, e.g., edible/drinkable material, or used to make/produce food. The packaged material, e.g., food material, may be liquid and/or solid matter. Preferably, the packaged material is solid, and in flowable format, in particular in powder format. The powder can have various granularity values, from small to coarse diameter particles, or be a mix of large and small diameter powder particles. It can also take the form of kibbles, or solid particle items of various shapes and sizes, which are either individually prepacked food items or not. The type of food product can be of wide range like e.g. coffee particles or solids, potato chips, chocolate solids, petfood kibbles, compacted edible items such as e.g. compacted coffee doses, etc.
Generally, the constitutive elements of a package according to the present invention are chosen within packaging materials comprising a high contents of cellulose, and having barrier properties against oxygen and moisture. Such barrier properties are achieved by incorporating organic and/or inorganic layers in the packaging material structure, such as to provide values of Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) below 1, preferably below 0.5 cm3/m2/day measured at 23°C and 50% relative humidity (RH), and values of water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) below 1, preferably below 0.5 g/m2/day measured at 23°C and 85% RH.
In the context of the present invention, any of the barrier layers may be provided as an organic barrier layer, e.g. a barrier layer made a polyethylene vinyl alcohol-type polymer, or a compound thereof (PVOH, EVOH, BVOH, or compounds thereof), in addition to, or alternatively to an inorganic layer.
The thickness of the organic layer, e.g. the thickness of a PVOH layer, may be less than 20 pm, preferably less than 10 pm, or more preferably less than 8 pm. Any organic layers in the structure, if present, are preferably deposited by an aqueous dispersion process, which provides low thickness, easy separation of molecules in a recycling process, and therefore a high compatibility with paper recycling stream processes.
Any inorganic barrier layer, if present in the packaging material structure, may comprise a metal such as aluminum, and/or a metalloid such as SiOx (silicon oxide) or AIOx (aluminium oxide). The barrier layer may also be made from a combination of various layers, e.g. at least one organic layer (e.g. PVOH) and at least one inorganic layer (e.g., aluminum).
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the packaging body and/or the closure elements at the bottom and at the top, are composed of at least 50 vol% paper, more preferably at least 60 vol% paper, more preferably at least 70 vol% paper, more preferably at least 80 vol% paper, more preferably at least 90 vol% paper, more preferably at least 95 vol% paper.
Importantly, several cardboard-based packaging material structures can be used for manufacturing the body of the present packaging. But generally and preferably, the packaging materials that are used are laminates comprising a high cellulosic contents to achieve recyclability in the paper stream processes, and also contain at least one layer that provides barrier properties against oxygen and/or moisture transfer.
Preferably, at least one of the core container, or the sliding closure element, is manufactured from a multilayer cellulosic material comprising:
- a paperboard layer having a grammage between 120 g/m2 and 600 g/m2,
- an optional adhesive layer having a grammage between 0.5 and 10 g/m2,
- a paper layer having a grammage comprised between 30 and 120 g/m2,
- at least one organic barrier layer of a polymer selected within the list of: polyvinylalcohol (PVOH), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), butenediol vinyl alcohol copolymer (BVOH), or a combination thereof, in an amount of 0.5 to 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount of 1 to 10 g/m2, more preferably in an amount of 2 to 8 g/m2,
- at least one inorganic barrier layer selected within the list of: metals, metalloids, or a combination thereof, said inorganic layer having a thickness comprised between 1 and 100 nm, and
- at least one organic heat seal layer made of an acrylic or methacrylic acid polymer or polyolefin grafted with at least one type of ionomer, said heat seal layer being applied by aqueous dispersion coating in an amount comprised between 2 and 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount comprised between 4 and 9 g/m2.
Alternatively, the body of the packaging according to the present invention is manufactured from a multilayer cellulosic material comprising:
- a paperboard layer having a grammage between 120 g/m2 and 600 g/m2,
- an optional adhesive layer having a grammage between 0.5 and 10 g/m2,
- a paper layer having a grammage comprised between 30 and 120 g/m2,
- at least one organic barrier layer of a polymer selected within the list of: polyvinylalcohol (PVOH), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), butenediol vinyl alcohol copolymer (BVOH), or a combination thereof, in an amount of 0.5 to 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount of 1 to 10 g/m2, more preferably in an amount of 2 to 8 g/m2,
- at least one inorganic barrier layer selected within the list of: metals, metalloids, or a combination thereof, said inorganic layer having a thickness comprised between 1 and 100 nm, and
- at least one organic barrier layer of a polymer selected within the list of: polyvinylalcohol (PVOH), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), butenediol vinyl alcohol copolymer (BVOH), or a combination thereof, in an amount of 0.5 to 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount of 1 to 10 g/m2, more preferably in an amount of 2 to 8 g/m2,
- at least one organic heat seal layer made of a polyolefin applied by extrusion, said heat seal layer being applied in an amount comprised between 2 and 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount comprised between 4 and 9 g/m2. The closing peelable membrane of the package according to the invention can be made of any suitable barrier material, but preferably from one of the materials described above, without the paperboard and adhesive layers.
Brief description of the drawings
Additional features and advantages of the present invention are described in, and will be apparent from, the description of the presently preferred embodiments which are set out below with reference to the drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic perspective drawing of a package according to the invention;
Figure 2 is a schematic cut view of a package similar to that of figure 1.
Detailed description of the invention
As depicted in figure 1, one embodiment of the packaging item 1 according to the present invention comprises a packaging body 2 having a tubular shape with a circular cross-section.
The packaging body 2 is closed at its lower extremity 4 by a bottom wall 5 that is permanently attached to the body 2, such as to define at least one compartment for packaging contents.
At its upper extremity, the body 2 comprises a dispensing opening 6 configured to allow the packaged contents to be dispensed from said packaging item 1.
Said packaging body 2 and bottom wall 5 are made of a multilayer oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising a cellulosic support layer, an organic and an inorganic barrier layers. The cellulosic support layer of the body 2 has a grammage comprised between 120 and 600 g/m2. The cellulosic support layer of the bottom wall 5 has a grammage comprised between 30 and 120 g/m2, and in this particular embodiment, it is 60 g/m2.
The multilayer laminate that is used in this embodiment has a cellulose content higher than 95%. The Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) is below 0.5 cm3/m2/day measured at 23°C and 50% relative humidity (RH). The Water Vapour Transmission rate (WVTR) is below 0.5 g/m2/day measured at 23°C and 85% RH.
The packaging item embodiment illustrated in figure 1 further comprises a removable closure element 7 that is made of an oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising:
- a paper layer,
- an organic oxygen barrier layer, and
- an inorganic moisture barrier layer.
The paper layer has a grammage comprised of 62 g/m2, and a cellulose content higher than 95%.
The Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) that is achieved is below 0.5 cm3/m2/day measured at 23°C and 50% relative humidity (RH), and the Water Vapour Transmission rate (WVTR) is below 0.5 g/m2/day measured at 23°C and 85% RH.
In the embodiment depicted in figure 1, the removable closure element 7 is a peelable membrane that comprises a pull tab 8 to facilitate manual removal from the packaging body 2.
The peelable membrane 7 is sealed onto the upper edge 3 of the packaging body 2. As illustrated in figure 2, the packaging item in this embodiment, comprises a flat bottom wall 5 that is sealed to the packaging body 2 by attaching said wall 5 to the internal surface of the packaging body 2, at the lower extremity 4 of the latter.
The peelable membrane 7 can be removably attached by any suitable technique, but advantageously, it is attached to the internal surfaces of the upper extremity 3 of the packaging body 2, such that said membrane 7 protrudes slightly inside said packaging body 2.
Generally, the packaging according to the present invention provides a certain number of advantages and benefits to a user, as follows.
It provides a unique structural design, using a cardboard packaging with unique tube shape, size; the construction is made of cardboard which is recyclable in a paper stream process.
The innovative packaging according to the present invention provides so-called "shelf life" capabilities, which means that before the package is first open for use, its closed configuration allows to preserve a high level of barrier, which provides a long preservation (shelf life) of the contents. This open shelf life is made possible by the fact that moisture and oxygen transfer are minimal when peelable membrane fully closes the container element. In such closed position, the package has values of Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) below 1, preferably below 0.5 cm3/m2/day measured at 23°Cand 50% relative humidity (RH), and values of water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) below 1, preferably below 0.5 g/m2/day measured at 23°C and 85% RH.
It is manufactured out of sustainable material: a tube cardboard packaging made from eco-friendly / biodegradable / recyclable and/or compostable materials, that have built-in barrier capabilities in order to ensure long shelf-life and product freshness without noticeable impact on organoleptic properties. It comprises customizable features, especially a tube cardboard packaging that can be customized to fit different product types and customer needs, such as size, shape, or color.
It comprises special high barrier functionality against transfer of gases and moisture through its walls. The packaging material that was developed provides high barrier functional properties that enhances the food protection and usability, such as oxygen transmission rate (OTR), moisture resistance (WVTR), odor-blocking properties.
Optionally, but preferably, the packaging material is UV-resistant or light-blocking, hence of particular interest for packing certain food categories which are LIV sensitive.
While being resistant to stacking forces and top load mechanical stress (to which packages are subject when transported and stored in piles), the tube packaging uses a cardboard material that is sufficiently flexible so that it can be folded or collapsed, and therefore takes less space after use when it is discarded.
The packaging according to the present invention is a shock-absorbing / cushioning system: the mechanical resilience of the current tube material and the headspace that is integrated into the packaging cavity creates an air pocket feature, so that it protects sensitive products during shipping or handling, against mechanical shocks.
The simple shape of this packaging creates a stackable design that minimizes product movement / optimizes shipping.
The fact that cardboard material is used with a very high contents in cellulose creates a sound dampening effect and reduces noise during transport and while opening closing and reseal. This packaging is very user-friendly to use in that regard.
The preferred shape and diameter of the tube are chosen such that they adapt to a human hand for high ergonomic and easy-grip design.
It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its attendant advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.

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Claims
1. A packaging item (1) comprising:
(i) at least one packaging body (2) having a tubular shape and closed at one of its extremities (4) by a permanent bottom wall (5), to define at least one compartment for packaging contents, and at least one dispensing opening (6) configured to allow the packaged contents to be dispensed from said packaging item (1), said packaging body (2) and bottom wall (5) being made of a multilayer oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising a cellulosic support layer, and organic and/or inorganic barrier layer(s), the cellulosic support layer of the body (2) having a grammage comprised between 120 and 600 g/m2, said multilayer laminate having a cellulose content higher than 90%, preferably higher than 95%, more preferably higher than 99%, such that the Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) is below 1, preferably below 0.5 cm3/m2/day measured at 23°C and 50% relative humidity (RH), and the Water Vapour Transmission rate (WVTR) is below 1, preferably below 0.5 g/m2/day measured at 23°C and 85% RH,
(ii) a removable closure element (7) being made of an oxygen and moisture barrier laminate comprising a paper layer, at least one organic and/or inorganic barrier layer, the paper layer having a grammage comprised between 30 and 120 g/m2, and a cellulose content higher than 90%, preferably higher than 95%, more preferably higher than 99%, and such that the Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) is below 1, preferably below 0.5 cm3/m2/day measured at 23°C and 50% relative humidity (RH), and the Water Vapour Transmission rate (WVTR) is below 1, preferably below 0.5 g/m2/day measured at 23°C and 85% RH.
2. A packaging item (1) according to claim 1, wherein said removable closure element (7) comprises a pull tab (8) to facilitate manual removal from the packaging body (2).
3. A packaging item (1) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 or 2, wherein the closure element is a peelable membrane (7) sealed onto the upper edge (3) of the packaging body (2).
4. A packaging item (1) according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the packaging body (2) or the closure element (7) is manufactured from a multilayer cellulosic material comprising:
- a paperboard layer having a grammage between 120 g/m2 and 600 g/m2,
- an optional adhesive layer having a grammage between 0.5 and 10 g/m2,
- a paper layer having a grammage comprised between 30 and 120 g/m2,
- at least one organic barrier layer of a polymer selected within the list of: polyvinylalcohol (PVOH), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), butenediol vinyl alcohol co-polymer (BVOH), or a combination thereof, in an amount of 0.5 to 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount of 1 to 10 g/m2, more preferably in an amount of 2 to 8 g/m2,
- at least one inorganic barrier layer selected within the list of: metals, metalloids, or a combination thereof, said inorganic layer having a thickness comprised between 1 and 100 nm, and
- at least one organic heat seal layer made of an acrylic or methacrylic acid polymer or polyolefin grafted with at least one type of ionomer, said heat seal layer being applied by aqueous dispersion coating in an amount comprised between 2 and 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount comprised between 4 and 9 g/m2.
5. A packaging item (1) according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the packaging body (2) or the closure element (7) is manufactured from a multilayer cellulosic material comprising:
- a paperboard layer having a grammage between 120 g/m2 and 600 g/m2,
- an optional adhesive layer having a grammage between 0.5 and 10 g/m2,
- a paper layer having a grammage comprised between 30 and 120 g/m2,
- at least one organic barrier layer of a polymer selected within the list of: polyvinylalcohol (PVOH), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), butenediol vinyl alcohol co-polymer (BVOH), or a combination thereof, in an amount of 0.5 to 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount of 1 to 10 g/m2, more preferably in an amount of 2 to 8 g/m2,
- at least one inorganic barrier layer selected within the list of: metals, metalloids, or a combination thereof, said inorganic layer having a thickness comprised between 1 and 100 nm, and
- at least one organic barrier layer of a polymer selected within the list of: polyvinylalcohol (PVOH), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), butenediol vinyl alcohol co-polymer (BVOH), or a combination thereof, in an amount of 0.5 to 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount of 1 to 10 g/m2, more preferably in an amount of 2 to 8 g/m2,
- at least one organic heat seal layer made of a polyolefin applied by extrusion, said heat seal layer being applied in an amount comprised between 2 and 20 g/m2, preferably in an amount comprised between 4 and 9 g/m2.
6. A packaging item (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the packaged contents:
- is an edible product for human and/or animal consumption; and/or
- is configured for producing an edible product for human and/or animal consumption.
7. A packaging item (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the packaging body (2) and/or the removable closure element (7) is/are composed of at least 50 vol% paper, more preferably at least 60 vol% paper, more preferably at least 70 vol% paper, more preferably at least 80 vol% paper, more preferably at least 90 vol% paper, more preferably at least 95 vol% paper.
8. A packaging item (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the packaging body (2) has an external diameter in a range of 20 mm to 200 mm, more preferably between 40 and 100 mm, more preferably in a range of 50 mm to 500 mm, even more preferably 75 mm to 250 mm.
9. A packaged food product, including:
- at least one packaging item (1) according to any of the preceding claims; and
- at least one food material contained within the container of the packaging item.
10.The packaged food product according to claim 9, wherein the food material is a bulk solid, preferably a flowable bulk solid, preferably a flowable powder.
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