Biodegradable Packaging for Food and Method of Obtainment

Abstract

The present disclosure encompasses biodegradable packaging for food having a container body made from a sheet that closes on itself, creating an inner compartment and an opening in the manner of a bag, the sheet being made from natural plant fibre mesh, lined and coated with starch, from the group including cotton, linen, hemp and jute, or combinations thereof, and more preferably of jute, the mesh having orifices or holes of a size between 2 mm and 15 mm, and more preferably between 5 mm and 15 mm. The mesh may be dyed or coloured and may include various additional components: textile strap to include legends, trademarks or indications on the product contained therein, reinforcement bands on its sides, handle, etc. The invention also relates to the method for obtaining the packaging, which includes a starch impregnation step to reinforce the resistance of the mesh and additionally a dyeing phase.

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