Common Specifications

Food container aluminum foil is designed with specifications tailored to the size and usage of common food containers, with typical specifications as follows:

Description

Food Container Aluminum Foil is also known as food grade aluminum foil, catering foil, disposable food packaging foil, kitchen aluminum foil, food container lid foil, and aluminum foil for food containers.

It is non-toxic, hygienic, and suitable for baking, freezing, cooking, and fresh-keeping.

Main buyers include food packaging manufacturers, catering companies, airline catering, fast-food chains, food processing factories, disposable tableware suppliers, and wholesale distributors from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q What thickness of food container aluminum foil is most commonly used?
  The most commonly used thickness ranges from 0.03mm to 0.05mm. Thinner gauges (around 0.01mm) are suitable for lightweight wrapping, while thicker gauges (up to 0.08mm) are preferred for heavy-duty containers, baking trays, and airline catering applications that require stronger durability and heat resistance.
• Q What alloys are available for food container aluminum foil, and what are the differences?
  The three main alloys are 8011, 3003, and 8006. Alloy 8011 offers excellent formability and is widely used for container lids and wrapping. Alloy 3003 provides higher strength and is ideal for deep-drawn containers. Alloy 8006 is known for superior elongation and is commonly used for complex-shaped containers that require greater flexibility during forming.
• Q Is food container aluminum foil safe for direct food contact?
  Yes. Food container aluminum foil meets food-grade safety standards. It is non-toxic, odorless, and free from harmful coatings. It complies with international food safety regulations, making it safe for direct contact with food during baking, freezing, cooking, and storage.
• Q What are the standard widths available, and can custom sizes be ordered?
  Standard widths include 30cm, 45cm, and 50cm, which cover most commercial food packaging and catering needs. Custom widths and lengths are available for bulk orders, allowing manufacturers and distributors to tailor specifications to their specific production or packaging requirements.
• Q What industries and applications is food container aluminum foil suitable for?
  It is widely used across food packaging manufacturing, airline catering, fast-food chains, food processing factories, restaurant and catering services, and disposable tableware production. It is suitable for baking trays, container lids, takeaway packaging, frozen food wrapping, and fresh-keeping applications.
• Q What are the minimum order quantities and available supply regions?
  Minimum order quantities vary depending on the specification and alloy selected. The product is supplied to buyers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Both small batch orders for testing and large-volume wholesale orders are accommodated, with competitive pricing for bulk purchases.