TPG-SSolutions / Mylar bags / Freeze-dried candy
Custom mylar bags for freeze-dried candy.
Freeze-dried candy is very dry and absorbs moisture from the air within hours, which turns it sticky and chewy. The package is what keeps it crunchy.
What freeze-dried candy packaging has to do.
- 01Moisture barrierChoose a laminate with a very low water vapour transmission rate. Foil gives the lowest; metallised films are next. Clear films go soft fastest.
- 02Light and oxygenColour and flavour fade with light and oxygen; opaque films help, and some packers add oxygen absorbers.
- 03Crush protectionThe pieces are fragile and light. A stand-up pouch with a gusset, or a bag inside a carton, reduces breakage in shipping.
- 04Food labelingCandy sold in the US needs FDA food labeling (21 CFR 101): identity, net weight, ingredients, allergens and the manufacturer's name and address.
General guidance from public rules and standards, not legal advice. Regulations change and vary by state; confirm the current text with your regulator before you print.
Materials and finishes.
- 01PET / foil / PEBest shelf life for crunch.
- 02Metallised PET / PE with windowShows the colours; trades off some barrier.
- 03Glossy or holographic outerCommon for candy shelf appeal.
Size guidance.
- 011–2 ozAbout 5 × 7 in; freeze-dried candy is bulky for its weight.
- 023–4 ozAbout 6 × 9 in stand-up.
- 03Sample packsSmall flat bags around 3 × 5 in.
Typical starting points, not specs. Test-fill with your own product before you print.
Questions.
01Why does freeze-dried candy get sticky?
It absorbs moisture from the air. A high-barrier bag that is heat-sealed, then resealed with a zipper after opening, slows that down.
02Do I need oxygen absorbers?
Many packers use them for longer shelf life. They work best in foil bags, where little oxygen gets back in.
03Will a clear window ruin shelf life?
It shortens it compared with full foil. Some brands accept that for the look; others use a printed photo instead.
04How do I get custom mylar bags for freeze-dried candy quoted?
Send your size, material, finish and quantity through the quote form. We quote the same spec through our network of 17 factories, free, and show the factory price and our margin as two separate numbers.