Packaging unit comprising non-wood lignocellulosic biomass and method for manufacturing such packaging unit

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Method for manufacturing a moulded fibre packaging unit, in particular a food package, more particular an egg package, comprising:

• providing a fibre pulp for a moulding process;
• characterized in that the method comprises the step of:
• adding an amount of non-wood lignocellulosic biomass to obtain a pulp mix comprising at least 5 wt. % non-wood lignocellulosic biomass, with the non-wood lignocellulosic biomass having a protein content below 6 dry wt. %.

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Packaging unit made of moulded pulp for products like eggs, comprising:

• a bottom part provided with compartments for individual products, wherein the moulded pulp comprises at least 50 wt. % non-wood lignocellulosic biomass, with the non-wood lignocellulosic biomass having a protein content below 2 dry wt. % of the biomass.