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Henan Yongsheng Aluminum Co., Ltd.: Your Reliable Foil Container Manufacturer
Our company has 25 years of experience in aluminum foil business. Our main products include aluminum foil rolls, tin foil boxes, aluminum foil containers, aluminium foil pans, tin foil trays, aluminum foil raw materials, disposable aluminium pans, etc. YSA factory uses automated production lines and mainly exports to more than 30 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Japan, South America, Western Europe, and the Middle East. We have a professional first-class sales team, technical team, quality inspection team, and after-sales service team.
Rich Types
YSA can produce food packaging aluminum foil containers, takeaway containers, disposable aluminum foil pans including rectangular aluminum foil trays, round foil pans, aluminum baking pans, multi-chamber aluminum foil trays, aluminum pans with lids and more.
Customization Service
YSA provides customized aluminum foil container services, including customization of container size, shape, thickness and material; appearance design and printing; packaging and shipping services. Free samples, OEM and ODM services are also available.
Guaranteed Quality
YSA aluminum foil products have passed BSCI, OU, HACCP, FDA, ISO9001, BRC and other official certifications. We can provide you with free certification to ensure quality and food-grade safety.
Countless Advantages
YSA aluminum foil containers are heat-resistant, waterproof and oil-proof. They can be used for food storage, freezing, baking and cooking. It is the best disposable takeaway container for the catering.
What Is Aluminum Foil Container?
Aluminum foil containers are containers made of aluminum foil material, usually used for food packaging, cooking and storage. Aluminum foil containers have various specifications and shapes, including round, square and rectangular, etc., to meet different cooking and storage needs. Whether it is for home use or catering industry needs, we can provide suitable products.
Aluminum Foil Container Features
Heat Conductivity
Aluminum foil containers can conduct heat quickly, evenly distributing heat to the entire container surface and food. At the same time, aluminum foil containers can also withstand high temperatures and are not easily deformed or damaged.
Food Grade Safety
Aluminum foil containers are made of food-grade aluminum foil, which meets international food safety standards and has undergone rigorous testing to ensure that they do not release harmful substances when in contact with food.
Convenience
Aluminum foil containers are lightweight, easy to carry and use. They are usually single-use products with a compact design that can be stacked, making them ideal for picnics and outdoor use. It is recyclable and environmentally safe.
Versatility
Aluminum foil containers can hold all foods and are safe to use in the oven, microwave, grill, refrigerator and freezer. Lightweight aluminum foil containers are easy to carry and distribute, perfect for takeout, packaged food.
Aluminum Foil Container Types
Aluminum Foil Pans
Alu foil pan is a disposable lightweight pan made of aluminum foil. It is used for baking, grilling, and storing food. Foil pans have advantages such as convenience, heat conductivity, and affordability. They come in various shapes and sizes such as rectangular, square, round, etc.
Aluminum Foil Catering Pans
Catering foil pans are larger than typical household pans, making them ideal for preparing and serving large quantities of food. They have many shapes and depths to accommodate different types of dishes, from casseroles to roasts. Many catering foil pans come with matching lids, allowing them to be placed directly on the serving counter for easy buffet-style service.
Foil Steam Table Pans
Aluminum foil steaming trays are large, disposable trays made of aluminum foil and designed for use with steam tables or hot pots. They are usually rectangular in shape and fit into standard steam table frames and hot pots.
Aluminum Foil Food Storage Pans
Aluminum foil food storage pans are disposable containers made of aluminum foil for storing and transporting food, usually with snap-on lids to keep food fresh and prevent contamination, perfect for storing leftovers, pre-prepared meals, or transporting food.
How To Make Containers Out Of Aluminium Foil
Foil unwinding
Place the container foil in the unwinder, which unwinds it and feeds it directly into the unwinder for unwinding. Container foil is usually made in giant rolls because we are a manufacturer of mass-produced aluminum containers. Then the giant roll of aluminum foil is straightened to avoid misalignment during the stamping process, which requires manual inspection at all times.
Lubricating rolls
The oiler is inside the machine and contains lubricating oil. Avoid damaging the aluminum foil during friction.
Fastening foil rolls
The machine also has a tension device inside to prevent the foil from sagging or loosening during the entire process, preventing the production of defective containers.
Stamping device
The stamping device presses the foil into the shape of the container through a die, and at the same time separates the residual aluminum foil from the newly made container. The stamping device has a single-cavity or multi-cavity mold, which can produce one or more aluminum foil containers in one press. The mold determines the shape and specifications of your container.
Container collection
Collecting the aluminum foil containers is the last step in the production process. This step can be collected manually by humans or automatically stacked by an automated production machine. Fully automatic machines can not only automatically stack, but also count.
Waste Collection Device
The waste collection device can compress the waste foil during the production process. Generally, the waste is compressed into blocks and sent for recycling.
Things To Note When Using Aluminium Foil Containers
Remove the lid
When you use a covered foil dish in the microwave, always remove the lid. The lid will prevent heat from reaching the food, causing uneven heating. Especially if it is a cardboard lid, it is easy to catch fire if you heat the cardboard lid for a long time.
Place in the middle
When using an aluminum foil lunch box, place it in the middle of the oven and avoid direct contact with the heat source. Keep it about 2 cm away from the surrounding walls to avoid deformation or damage.
Cooling food
When you prepare to refrigerate food in the refrigerator, you should first let the food cool to room temperature without generating heat and moisture. When putting it in the refrigerator, the aluminum foil lunch box should be placed in the lower level of the refrigerator. It is recommended to use tin foil to re-wrap liquid food in containers before refrigeration.
How To Choose Foil Containers
Know Your Needs
Foil containers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including foil trays, foil baking pans, foil cups, foil bowls, and foil pans. The specific type depends on your packaging needs. For example, if you want to collect grease and juices dripping from the grill, an aluminum foil drip pan is the best choice.
Container quality
How to choose a good quality aluminum foil box? You need to learn to check the appearance. A good quality container has a smooth, flawless, and scratch-free appearance; check whether the edges of the container are cut neatly and have no burrs; weight inspection is also necessary. The weight of the foil container should meet the specification requirements and the deviation will not exceed 5%. The last is the seal inspection. When using the aluminum foil cover to seal, the high-quality aluminum foil packaging container is tightly sealed and not easy to spill soup. There will be no loose sealing, the edge does not fit the lunch box mouth, and the aluminum foil box will not deform or break when the aluminum foil cover is torn off.
Cost and quality
Although cheap aluminum foil containers are more attractive, it is difficult to guarantee the quality. High-quality aluminum foil containers have good corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, and can maintain shape and function during cooking. High-quality aluminum foil containers will not release harmful substances, ensure food safety, and will not be easily damaged during use.
Maintain Your Foil Containers
Washing
Wash the foil container by hand as much as possible, using a mild detergent and a soft sponge. Do not wash the foil container in the dishwasher at high temperatures, and avoid hot water and strong detergents that damage the surface.
Storage
When storing foil containers, keep them dry and avoid contact with moisture to prevent corrosion. You can put them in a clean cabinet or storage box to avoid direct exposure to air.
Avoid scratching
Use non-metallic knives and utensils in the container to avoid scratching the aluminum surface.
Do not reuse
Although foil containers can be used many times, they may become more fragile after each use. To ensure food safety, especially when handling foods with large temperature changes, it is recommended to use fresh foil containers.
Appropriate use
Aluminum foil is sensitive to acidic or alkaline substances, and prolonged contact may cause corrosion or deterioration. Therefore, avoid placing acidic or alkaline foods directly in foil containers. When using foil containers, avoid using them at extremely high temperatures. Choose microwave-safe foil containers for use in the microwave.
Regular inspection
Check the container regularly for deformation, scratches, or other damage, and replace damaged containers in time.
Usage Suggestions
Microware Oven Safety
It can be used in the oven. However, in the microwave, you must use a "microwave-safe aluminum foil container." Foil pans that have no wrinkles on the edges or sides can be used in the microwave.
Avoid Acidity & Alkalinity
Aluminum paper pans can be in direct contact with food and are harmless under normal circumstances. However, they cannot be in contact with acidic and alkaline foods for a long time because acidic or alkaline foods can dissolve aluminum containers.
Check Your Container
Before using, you need to carefully check the aluminum foil container for damage. Damaged foil containers can seep into your food and may also have a negative impact on your cooking process.
Cooking Time
Although aluminum foil containers have excellent thermal conductivity, long-term high-temperature cooking may cause the aluminum foil container to deform or leak aluminum, which may affect your health. At the same time, overcooking will also affect the taste of food.
Freezer Safety
Aluminum foil containers are freezer-safe. However, do not place aluminum foil containers directly from the freezer into the microwave or oven, as this may cause the container to warp or crack. Instead, thaw the container slowly in the refrigerator, or transfer food to a suitable container when cooking.
Limit The Number Of Uses
Aluminum foil containers may become brittle and prone to cracking or leaking after repeated use. Repeated use may cause chemical changes on the surface of the container, which may affect food. Extensive use of aluminum containers may also cause disease problems.
Microware Oven Safety
It can be used in the oven. However, in the microwave, you must use a "microwave-safe aluminum foil container." Foil pans that have no wrinkles on the edges or sides can be used in the microwave.
Avoid Acidity & Alkalinity
Aluminum paper pans can be in direct contact with food and are harmless under normal circumstances. However, they cannot be in contact with acidic and alkaline foods for a long time because acidic or alkaline foods can dissolve aluminum containers.
Check Your Container
Before using, you need to carefully check the aluminum foil container for damage. Damaged foil containers can seep into your food and may also have a negative impact on your cooking process.
Cooking Time
Although aluminum foil containers have excellent thermal conductivity, long-term high-temperature cooking may cause the aluminum foil container to deform or leak aluminum, which may affect your health. At the same time, overcooking will also affect the taste of food.
Freezer Safety
Aluminum foil containers are freezer-safe. However, do not place aluminum foil containers directly from the freezer into the microwave or oven, as this may cause the container to warp or crack. Instead, thaw the container slowly in the refrigerator, or transfer food to a suitable container when cooking.
Limit The Number Of Uses
Aluminum foil containers may become brittle and prone to cracking or leaking after repeated use. Repeated use may cause chemical changes on the surface of the container, which may affect food. Extensive use of aluminum containers may also cause disease problems.
- Food Packaging
- Aluminum foil containers are widely used for food packaging, especially for takeout and microwave meals. They are used to package pizza, fried chicken, lobster, and other delicacies that need to be kept warm.
- Catering And Food Service
- Aluminum foil takeaway containers are often used for restaurant takeout. In particular, aluminum foil trays with lids are commonly used in the catering industry because they not only keep food warm but are also easy to transport. Aluminum foil trays have good sealing properties and can be used to store dishes, which is suitable for the buffet industry and parties.
- Retailers And Supermarkets
- Retailers and supermarkets buy aluminum foil containers to sell to local residents. Large supermarkets use foil trays to hold baked goods, prepared foods, frozen foods, etc. Colored aluminum foil containers can attract bulk customers and keep food fresh.
- Home Or Outdoor Use
- Aluminum foil pans can be used as baking trays or grills, suitable for grilling fish and baking. Disposable BBQs can meet all your outdoor barbecue conditions and are easy to carry and store. They can withstand high temperatures without deformation.
- Hotel Use
- Hotels use aluminum disposable containers to serve customers meals because disposable aluminum trays can keep food temperature, do not need to be cleaned, have good sealing properties, and are suitable for heating, cooking, and refrigeration.
- Bakery Industry
- Aluminum foil baking pans are mainly used in baking to evenly heat and bake various foods, such as cakes, bread, roasts and gratins. They are oven safe and easy to heat.
The foil container is made of 100% food-grade aluminum foil, with no chemical/metallic smell. It is safe to contact with food and will not harbor bacteria. Aluminum foil lunch box containers can be heated in a variety of ways and are suitable for high temperature and heat sealing treatments. Although aluminum foil is thin, it has strong barrier properties and can completely block light, gas and other substances, improve freshness and protect moisture, and prevent the leakage or mixing of flavors, which can effectively maintain the original flavor of the product.
Aluminum foil containers are made of food-grade aluminum and can withstand higher temperatures. Although aluminum foil can react with certain acidic foods (such as tomatoes or lemons), this reaction generally does not cause safety issues for most foods. If you want to hold or cook acidic foods for a long time, it is best to put a layer of baking paper between the aluminum foil and the food. Aluminum foil containers are food-safe before and after use.
Some aluminum containers are labeled microwave safe, while others are not. If you do use foil containers, make sure they do not touch the walls of the microwave. Containers with sharp edges or points should not be used as they can create sparks. Remember to remove the lid when heating!
Yes, aluminum foil containers are effective at keeping food warm. Aluminum foil is a good conductor of heat, which helps keep food warm during storage or transport. The reflective surface of the foil reflects heat back into the food, minimizing heat loss. Many foil containers come with lids or can be covered with foil to create an airtight space.
Aluminum containers do not produce harmful substances when used normally and are harmless even after landfill. Aluminum foil lunch boxes and containers are 100% recyclable. After using aluminum foil plates, you can throw the remaining food into the garbage, or simply rinse and shake dry. It is best to flatten or fold the container and throw it in the trash for easy recycling.
The No. 1 foil containers typically measure 5.5″ x 4.5″. This size is often used for individual servings or small portions, perfect for desserts, side dishes or takeout. Ideal for small baked goods.
No. 1 foil containers come in rectangular, round and lids.
Disposable aluminum pans may leach small amounts of aluminum into food, especially when cooking or storing acidic or salty foods.
Whenever you cook or store acidic foods, use parchment or baking paper underneath. And try to minimize the amount of time food is stored in aluminum foil pans, especially acidic or salty foods.
When using an aluminum foil lid, it’s usually best to use the shiny side up. This helps reflect the heat, allowing the food to cook and color better. However, if you’re covering something to keep in moisture, you can use the dull side up, as it won’t make as much of a difference in this case. Just make sure the lid fits tightly to keep the steam and heat in!
It is safe to store vegetables in aluminum foil. Aluminum paper can block moisture and light to keep vegetables fresh, but it is not airtight. Consider using it in combination with an airtight container or bag.
Some acidic vegetables (such as tomatoes) react to aluminum, and it is best to avoid long-term direct contact.
Aluminum foil paper can be safely used to refrigerate vegetables. When wrapping vegetables, make sure the vegetables are dry and then place them in the refrigerator for short-term storage.
There are a number of alternatives to foil containers you can use:
- Glass containers: great for baking and storage, reusable and microwave-safe.
- Bamboo or palm leaf containers: eco-friendly and compostable, great for takeout or serving.
- Silicone baking sheets: flexible and non-stick, great for baking without sticking.
- Plastic containers: great for storage, but make sure they are microwave-safe.
- Ceramic or earthenware plates: durable and great for cooking and serving.
Each option has its own advantages, depending on your needs!
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