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Technology Behind Corn Starch Food Containers

1. Material Composition

• Bioplastics: Corn starch food containers are primarily made from bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA), which is derived from the fermentation of corn starch. This process converts the starch into sugars, which are then fermented by microorganisms to produce lactic acid, ultimately polymerizing into PLA.

2. Production Process

• Extraction: Corn is processed to extract starch, which is the primary raw material.
• Fermentation: The extracted starch is converted into glucose through hydrolysis, then fermented using specific bacteria to produce lactic acid.
• Polymerization: Lactic acid is polymerized to create PLA, which can then be molded into various shapes, including food containers.
• Molding: The PLA material is heated and molded into the desired shapes using techniques such as injection molding or thermoforming.

3. Properties

• Biodegradability: PLA containers are designed to break down in industrial composting environments, where they can decompose within a few months.
• Thermal Resistance: PLA has a lower thermal resistance compared to traditional plastics, which limits its use with very hot foods or liquids.
• Barrier Properties: Corn starch containers can provide a reasonable barrier to moisture and oxygen, helping to preserve food quality.

FAQ:

Q1: What's your main products?
A: Biodegradable tableware, mainly are in PLA, Paper, Sugarcane, Wood and Bamboo.
Q2: What price terms are acceptable?
A: It's up to you, but we prefer FOB and CIF price terms.
Q3: What's your payment terms?
A: Generally 50-70% deposit paid before production, 50-30% balance paid before shipping (it depends on the specific order amount ).
Q4: Can I customize on the products or package?
A: Yes, we accept customization requirements on product size, logo, package and so on.
Q5: Do you provide samples? Is it free or extra?
A: Yes, we can offer free samples, you just need to collect the freight cost.
Q6: What is the standard production time for each order?
A: Usually, the production time for each order is around 25 days, but the actual time will be subject to the order quantity, packaging way and busy season etc.