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Retort - Autoclavable Pouches

What is a Retort Pouch?

A retort pouch is a sterilizable flexible pouch constructed of a thin, bonded film that can withstand processing a product inside at 250°F (120°C) for a minimum of 50 – 55 minutes. It is probably most familiar to the public for tuna fish in a pouch, one of the industry’s earlier adopters.

Retort Pouch Standard Sizes

IMPAK has customers of sufficient volume that we maintain inventory on product for retort pouches on a regular basis.

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Custom Pouches: Many pouches are produced to customer specifications with a choice of sizes, colors, printed and unprinted. For more information provide the size, application, and quantity required to: inquiries@sorbentsystems.com


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Why is the Retort Pouch Revolutionary?

Many consumers may not be aware that the product within a retort pouch is cooked right in the sealed pouch. This revolutionary packaging process is called retorting and is the same process as autoclaving, which is the ability to heat and sterilize the packaging and contents. Both these heating and sterilization methods are used in the food and non-food manufacturing industry to commercially sterilize instruments or packaging and components, or cook product after it has been placed into its package. The retort pouch is filled with the product to be heated, is then hermetically sealed (airtight), and processed according to industry guidelines for time and temperature. Usually, this is a minimum of 50 minutes at 250°F

The construction of layering various types of plastics and thin metal foils takes the place of traditional cylindrical metal cans or glass jars, and the flexible retort pouches are then processed in a heated pressure vessel.

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Retort food canning removes all the air from the container. Commercially, this is done by filling a large chamber with steam and then cooling the steam, creating a vacuum. Chamber vacuum sealers are an alternate way of creating the vacuum, though they do not heat the contents. The commercial version of the retort process also cooks the food in the pouches at the same time; home process will see the food cooked in a pressure cooker instead, much as if you were doing regular canning, except with the vacuumed pouch instead of a mason jar. Read more for regulatory and safety information on acidified foods and low-acid hermetically sealed foods.

Retort Pouch Production

The key to retort pouch production is excellent and high-quality lamination. IMPAK understands the technology and methodology required to bond the layers of a retort pouch together with a secure seal and a polished look.

Our machines can produce retortable and autoclavable flexible packaging from small sizes to larger options. Retort pouches can include other design considerations such as having tooling available to create a dispenser tip, 55-gallon drum liners with integrated round bottoms, stand up pouches, and other custom shapes and fitments. The layers of plastic and thin foils create a barrier impervious to gases and moisture entering or exiting the packaging.

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custom printed retort pouch

gold retort pouches

Standard Sizes, Custom Sizes and Printing Available

IMPAK can customize the retort pouch design using the raw materials in various sizes or shapes. We can produce retortable pouches, from 1” x 3” to 30” x 68” and more. Call now for more information about your product requirements.

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Dimensions
(w x h)
Photo Part Number Description Color Thickness Material Order
2.375" x 3.375" O.D. 2.375" x 3.375" Mini Pouch - 02375PCA03375RCTN 02375PCA03375RCTN 3-Side Seal Pouch
Tear Notch on Closed End
Material: PAKVF4PCA
Thickness: 4.0 mil
Rounded Corners
2,000 bags/case
Silver
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4.0 mils PAKVF4PCA 100 - 400 bags: $0.259/bag
500 - 900 bags: $0.189/bag
1,000 - 1,900 bags: $0.159/bag

Quantity

1 case: $316.00
3+ cases: $182.00/case

Quantity
5.75" x 7.875" O.D. 0575PCA45MG07875TNRC Flat Pouch with Rounded Corners
PMS 10121c
3-Side Seal
Tear Notch
1,000/case
Gold -
PMS 10121C
PAKVF45PCA 1 Case : $163.25/case
5 - 10 Cases : $139.50/case
11 - 19 Cases : $124.60/case
20+ Cases : $96.20/case

Quantity
5.75" x 8.0" O.D. 0575PCA54MG08TN Flat Pouch
Unprinted
3-Side Seal
Tear Notch
1,000/case
Gold 5.4 mils PAKVF54PCA 1 Case : $168.85/case
5 - 10 Cases : $142.50/case
11 - 19 Cases : $129.60/case
20+ Cases : $98.60/case

Quantity
5.75" x 8.0" O.D. 0575PCA54MG08TNP Flat Pouch
Printed
3-Side Seal
Tear Notch
1,000/case
Gold 5.4 mils PAKVF54PCA 1 Case : $168.85/case
5 - 10 Cases : $142.50/case
11 - 19 Cases : $129.60/case
20+ Cases : $98.60/case

Quantity
5.75" x 5.75" O.D. 0575PCA54MG0575TNUP Flat Pouch
Unprinted
3-Side Seal
Tear Notch
1,000/case
Gold 5.4 mils PAKVF54PCA 1 Case : $157.85/case
5 - 10 Cases : $131.50/case
11 - 19 Cases : $120.50/case
20+ Cases : $93.10/case

Quantity
5.75" x 5.75" O.D. 0575PCA54MG0575TNP Flat Pouch
Printed
3-Side Seal
Tear Notch
1,000/case
Gold 5.4 mils PAKVF54PCA 1 Case : $157.85/case
5 - 10 Cases : $131.50/case
11 - 19 Cases : $120.50/case
20+ Cases : $93.10/case

Quantity
6.5" x 10.0" x 3.5" O.D. 065PCA10BG035 Stand Up Pouch
Two Tear Notches
Unprinted
Designated for Hot Fill, Retort and Autoclavable
1,000/case
Silver 4.0 mils PAKVF4PCA 1 Case : $299.40/case
2 - 4 Cases : $279.20/case
5+ Cases : $260.90/case

Quantity
6.68" x 7.5" x 3.0" O.D. 0668PCA075BG03TN2 Stand Up Pouch
Two Tear Notches
Unprinted
Designated for Hot Fill, Retort and Autoclavable
1,000/case
Silver 4.0 mils PAKVF4PCA 1 Case : $377.81/case
2 - 4 Cases : $346.04/case
5+ Cases : $314.93/case

Quantity
14" x 18" O.D. 14RCPP18ZTE Tamper Evident ZipSeal Bag
Tear Notch
Unprinted
Designated for Hot Fill, Retort and Autoclavable
250/case
Silver 4.1 mils PAKVF4RCPP 1 Case : $687.50/case
2 - 4 Cases : $618.10/case
5 - 9 Cases : $412.50/case
10 - 19 Cases : $378.15/case
20+ Cases : $361.50/case

Quantity
19.25" x 24.5" x 11" O.D. DLPCA1925H245D11 MylarFoil Drum Liner
Rounded Flat Bo
Suitable for Hot Fill, Retort and Autoclavable
10/case
Silver 4.0 mils PAKVF4PCA 1 Case : $68.65/case
2 - 4 Cases : $57.45/case
5 - 9 Cases : $52.37/case
10+ Cases : $45.84/case

Quantity
35.875" x 45" x 22.75" O.D. RBPCAD2275H45 MylarFoil Drum Liner
Rounded Flat Bottom
Suitable for Hot Fill, Retort and Autoclavable
10/case
Silver 4.0 mils PAKVF4PCA 1 Case : $144.56/case
2 - 4 Cases : $140.41/case
5 - 9 Cases : $136.37/case
10+ Cases : $133.57/case

Quantity
38.75" x 54" x 23.25" O.D. RBPCAD2325 MylarFoil Drum Liner
Rounded Flat Bottom
Suitable for Hot Fill, Retort and Autoclavable
10/case
Silver 4.0 mils PAKVF4PCA 1 Case : $147.80/case
2+ Cases : $126.50 /case

Quantity
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RETORT TO THE RESCUE!

How is retorting and asceptic processing different than traditional industrial canning methods?

Retorting differs from traditional canning methods using metal cans or glass jars as it takes considerably less time to heat the contents to temperature. Retort pouches allow more surface area and even distribution of heat, rather than waiting for the contents to heat from the outside walls to the center through a cylinder.

Retorting technology’s goal is to produce ambient-temperature, shelf-stable, high-water activity, low-acid foods with higher quality than traditionally canned contents.

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Why Choose Retortable Packaging?

What can Retort Pouches be used for commercially?

Need more information? Call us now! We have a technical representative available on stand-by to answer your questions!

IMPAK Makes Millions

IMPAK Corporation has produced tens of millions of bags and pouches over the last 27+ years!

If you have had issues with a product that has been a challenge in flexible packaging, such as subjecting the film structure to delamination, we are well-versed in combatting these types of challenges.

Stand Up Pouch

Spout Tip Pouch

Spout Tip Pouch

55 Gallon Drum Liners with Retort-Grade Materials

Custom Shaped Pouches

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