Rice & Grain PackagingPackaging Solutions
Clear and printed packaging options for rice, grains, and legumes. Guaranteed long shelf life.
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Professional packaging solutions and technical details for legumes sector
Sector Overview
The Legumes sector is one of the areas where flexible packaging technologies are most intensively used. Packaging plays a critical role in terms of food safety, product freshness and consumer experience.
Packaging Technologies
We protect your products in the best way with our modern packaging technologies. We offer features such as multi-layer barrier films, oxygen and moisture protection, UV barrier.
Sustainability
We contribute to a sustainable future with our environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Detailed Sector Overview
The section below summarizes technical priorities and key points that influence procurement decisions.
Our rice, grain, and dry food packaging preserves the freshness of your products for extended periods. Clear film options enhance product visibility, while printed alternatives strengthen your brand recognition.
Features:
For Rice & Grain Packaging, packaging planning is built around filling-line speed, target shelf life, and distribution conditions.
Operational alignment notes:
MyPlast manages printing, lamination, and converting under one specification to simplify procurement, speed up production handovers, and protect batch consistency.
Technical Priorities
- UV protection
- Moisture barrier
- Clear and matte film options
- Bulk and retail sizes
- Easy-open features
- Recommended format family: Flowpack, Pillow Bag, Doypack, Flat Bottom, Rollstock
- Priority performance targets: high barrier, freshness protection, leak-proof sealing, line efficiency
Technical Specifications
Application Areas
Retail Products
Ideal solutions for packaged products sold in supermarkets and stores
Wholesale
Economical and durable packaging options for wholesale channels
Export
Packaging suitable for long-term sea and air cargo transportation
E-Commerce
Impact-resistant packages for online sales and courier shipping
Industrial
Industrial packaging solutions for factories and production facilities
Premium Products
High-quality packaging designs for luxury and premium products
Why MyPlast?
Fast Delivery
7-15 days delivery guarantee
Custom Solutions
Packaging design tailored to your product
Sustainability
Eco-friendly materials
Quality Guarantee
ISO and BRCGS certified production
Quick Response
Quote within 24 hours
15+ Years Experience
Leading company in the sector
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Legumes packaging solutions offer high barrier properties, moisture protection, oxygen barrier, and UV protection. The multi-layer film structure preserves the freshness and quality of your products for extended periods.
Importance of Packaging in the Sector
- Maintaining product freshness and extending shelf life
- Compliance with consumer safety and food hygiene standards
- Brand awareness and product differentiation
- Protection during transportation and logistics processes
- Environmental sustainability and recyclability
MyPlast Advantages
With 15+ years of experience, we provide sector-specific solutions for Legumes. Production is planned in BRCGS-certified facilities in line with international quality standards.
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Get Quote NowAbout This Packaging
Legume and dry food packaging is one of the most technically demanding categories in flexible packaging. Lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, dried peas, and grains share a common vulnerability: moisture ingress. Even a 5–10% relative-humidity rise inside the pack can trigger mould growth, accelerate staling, and shorten the declared shelf life. MyPlast legume packaging is engineered to maintain hermetic integrity from sealing through to the end of shelf life.
Dry food products are hygroscopic — they absorb ambient moisture readily. This moisture uptake causes textural softening, flavour loss, and in some cases microbial spoilage. Selecting the right barrier structure therefore directly determines product quality.
Barrier Requirements
Moisture barrier (MVTR): The water vapour transmission rate (MVTR) is the defining specification for dried legume and grain packaging. For standard retail formats (250 g – 1 kg), MyPlast achieves MVTR ≤1.5 g/m²/day using PET/PE or OPP/PE laminates. For export packaging requiring 18+ month shelf life, a three-layer PET/MET-PET/PE or PET/Aluminium Foil/PE laminate is recommended, achieving MVTR ≤0.5 g/m²/day.
Oxygen barrier (OTR): Legumes are less oxygen-sensitive than processed snacks, but high-fat varieties such as peanuts are at risk of oxidative rancidity. A high-barrier structure with OTR ≤3 cc/m²/day protects against both moisture and oxygen degradation. Aluminium foil structures bring OTR close to zero, offering the highest level of protection.
Material Options
- 1Clear transparent OPP/BOPP or PET/PE laminate — provides full product visibility; a decisive retail purchase factor for premium lentil and chickpea brands. Preferred for 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg retail formats.
- 2Kraft-look semi-transparent — kraft outer layer with clear window delivers a natural, artisanal brand positioning favoured by organic legume brands.
- 3Metallized barrier (PET/MET-PET/PE or BOPP/MET-BOPP) — highest barrier performance. Used for export packaging where shelf life must exceed 18 months or humidity conditions in transit are unpredictable.
- 4Mono-PE recyclable structure — CEFLEX and RecyClass compliant, compatible with mechanical PE recycling streams. Recommended for legume brands with sustainability commitments.
Packaging Format Options
Pillow bag (centre-seal): The most cost-efficient format for legumes sold through supermarkets, discount chains and wholesale channels. Produced on VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) lines. Common sizes: 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg. For hermetic closure on PE-sealed legume bags, sealing temperature is typically 140-160°C with 0.4-0.6 second dwell time.
Flowpack (horizontal flow wrap): Preferred for flat or block-shaped legume portions — for example, pre-portioned soup mixes or inner sachet-within-bag formats. MyPlast flowpack film is available in reel widths from 200 mm to 850 mm for standard horizontal FFS machines.
Doypack (stand-up zipper pouch): For premium retail positioning and consumer convenience. A resealable doypack lets consumers close the pack after partial use, preserving freshness and reducing household waste. Typical sizes for legumes: 500 g and 1 kg. MOQ for custom-printed doypack starts at 5,000 pieces.
Side-gusset bag: Optimal for large-format packs (2 kg – 25 kg). The gusseted structure maximises fill efficiency for dense, granular products such as chickpeas, whole lentils and pearl barley. Suitable for wholesale channels, institutional food services and export.
Certification & Food Safety
MyPlast packaging is produced under BRCGS AA Global Standard and ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System. All food-contact materials are migration-tested for compliance with EU Regulation 10/2011. These certifications ensure your products meet market entry requirements for the EU, GCC and Turkish markets.
MOQ & Ordering Process
Stock MOQ is 1,000 pieces with a 3–5 business day lead time. For custom-print orders, MOQ is 5,000 pieces with 10–15 business day lead time. For VFFS/flowpack reel supply, minimum 200 kg per reel specification applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What moisture barrier level is best for legume packaging?
For domestic distribution a PET/PE laminate (MVTR ≤1.5 g/m²/day) is sufficient. For humid climates or export, a PET/MET-PET/PE or aluminium foil structure (MVTR ≤0.5 g/m²/day) is recommended. This level prevents moisture uptake for 18+ months, preserving food safety and texture.
What is the minimum order quantity for legume packaging?
For stock clear pillow bags, the MOQ is 1,000 pieces with a 3–5 business day lead time. For custom-print and custom-size orders (doypack or side-gusset), MOQ is 5,000 pieces and lead time is 10–15 business days. For high-volume VFFS/flowpack reel supply, a minimum of 200 kg per reel specification applies.
Is legume packaging recyclable?
Yes. MyPlast offers mono-PE and mono-PP all-polyolefin structures compatible with existing PE and PP mechanical recycling streams. These recyclable options are available in both transparent and opaque variants, compliant with RecyClass and CEFLEX guidelines. Our technical team can recommend the right recyclable laminate matched to your product's specific barrier requirements.