DFC Packaging smoothwall aluminium trays

DFC Packaging’s smoothwall trays have a smooth rim, which allows each tray to be hermetically heat sealed with standard film on high-speed machines. Gas flushing techniques can be incorporated into the filling and sealing phases of meal production. Constructed from food-grade aluminium, they are said to offer a better barrier than plastic-constructed trays and are fully recyclable.

The foils are of a solid construction which maintains rigidity during the oven cooking process, is shatterproof when frozen and has a leakproof hermetic seal. Shelf life can be extended using MAP and the tray minimises handling of raw meat/poultry as it can stand up to the rigours of high-temperature oven cooking processes.

The aluminium foil trays are grillable, ovenable and suitable for the barbecue. They can also be used safely in microwave ovens by taking care the trays do not touch the sides of the oven during the cooking process.

Suitable applications include: ready-to-cook meat, poultry or fish; prepared meals, ready meals and breaded products; meat joints or similar, suitable for roasting; summer eating and barbecue food; whole chickens and turkey crowns; chilled vegetables and potato products; and individual-portion or family-size dairy desserts such as crème brulee, crème caramel and crème chocolate, which will be served hot.

Standard tray capacities range from 100–4750 mL.