What is corn starch plates?

Corn starch plate is made of corn starch and PP after processing, is a kind of biodegradable food packaging, is very useful for the earth's environmental protection.  

Product advantages:  

1, degradable: in the nature (light and soil) has the characteristics of natural degradation.  

2. Good strength: it can meet the needs of consumers.  

3, no leakage: good sealing performance, no leakage.  

4, no odor: with tapioca starch as raw material, the product has light popcorn fragrance.  

5, temperature resistance: high temperature 130 degrees, low temperature - 20 degrees, can be used in microwave oven and refrigerator.  

6, grease resistance: can tolerate a lot of fat in food. 

Corn starch plates refer to plates made mainly from corn starch, which is a type of biodegradable and compostable tableware. The following is a detailed introduction:

Production process

• Extracting starch from corn: The process begins with milling corn kernels to extract their natural starch. The extracted starch then undergoes a fermentation process, resulting in polylactic acid (PLA), a bioplastic that serves as the base material.
• Molding: The PLA is then molded into various plate shapes through specific molding techniques.

Features

• Environmental protection: Corn is a renewable resource, and corn starch plates can decompose into organic matter within 90-180 days under industrial composting conditions, reducing environmental pollution compared to traditional plastic plates. For example, in a composting environment, they will gradually break down into substances that are harmless to the environment, avoiding the problem of long-term accumulation of plastic waste.
• Safety and non-toxicity: Free from harmful chemicals like BPA, corn starch plates are safe for food use, ensuring that there is no risk of harmful substances leaching into food during use.
• Good physical properties: These plates have good dense weaving, water resistance, oil resistance, and anti-permeability. They also have good high-temperature and low-temperature resistance, being suitable for refrigerator freezing, cold storage, fresh food preservation, and microwave heating3.
• Appearance and texture: Corn starch plates are usually matte, and some may be light yellow or milky white, with a natural and simple appearance. When rubbed, they give off a faint smell of corn paste or plant fragrance2.

Advantages

• Reducing environmental pollution: Traditional plastic plates can take up to 1,000 years to degrade, releasing microplastics and harmful chemicals into ecosystems. Corn starch plates, on the other hand, can significantly reduce the impact on the environment due to their rapid biodegradability.
• Saving resources: Since corn starch is a renewable resource, using it to make plates can save non-renewable resources such as oil that are used in the production of traditional plastic plates23.
• Meeting market demand: With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, consumers are more inclined to choose environmentally friendly tableware. Corn starch plates meet this market demand and are favored by many consumers, especially those who are concerned about environmental issues.

Applications

• Household use: They can be used in daily family life for serving meals, snacks, etc., providing a convenient and environmentally friendly tableware option.
• Catering industry: Many restaurants, especially those that focus on environmental protection and sustainable development, use corn starch plates to pack takeout food or serve in the store, reducing the use of traditional plastic tableware.
• Outdoor activities and parties: For outdoor picnics, barbecues, and various parties, corn starch plates are easy to carry and dispose of, eliminating the worry of leaving behind a large amount of plastic waste.