Biodegradable and compostable food packaging unit from a moulded pulp material with a cellulose-base laminate layer, and method for manufacturing such food packaging unit

摘要

The present invention relates to a biodegradable food packaging unit (2) from a moulded pulp material and a method for manufacturing such biodegradable packaging unit. The packaging according to the invention comprises a food receiving or carrying compartment having a food contact surface, wherein the moulded pulp material comprises an amount of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester; wherein the food contact surface comprises a cellulose-based laminate layer (10); and wherein the food packaging unit is a compostable food packaging unit. In a preferred embodiment the amount of biodegradable aliphatic polyester is in the range of 0.5-20 wt. %, more preferably in the range of 1-15 wt. %.