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Easy-Tear Ketchup Packet | Portion Control Condiment Sachet for Restaurants, Fast Food Chains & Food Service – Custom Printed Laminated Packaging Also Available for Honey, Juice & Puree with Spout
Easy-Tear Ketchup Packet | Portion Control Condiment Sachet for Restaurants, Fast Food Chains & Food Service – Custom Printed Laminated Packaging Also Available for Honey, Juice & Puree with Spout
Specifications
Brand Name :
HUAXING
Model Number :
Sauce Bag
Certification :
SGS, FDA, ISO
Place of Origin :
GUANGDONG, CHINA
MOQ :
500kgs
Price :
1USD
Payment Terms :
T/T
Supply Ability :
1000tons
Delivery Time :
5-20days
Packaging Details :
Carton Packaging, Packed in Pallets
Materials :
PET, BOPP, CPP, PA, PE, RCPP, CPE, VMPET, AL, EVOH
Recommended Structure :
PET/VMPET/PE; PET/AL/PE; PET/AL/PA/PE
Film Layers :
2/3/4Layers
Thickness :
60micron - 150micron
Standard Size :
Customised Upon Request
Width :
0-1200mm
Height :
0-1200mm
Length :
0-1200mm
Color :
Maximum 12 colours
Printing Type :
Gravure Printing
Printing :
Customised Upon Request
Bag Type :
Sauce Bag
Barrier Properties :
Frost Resistant, Puncture Resistant, Anti Fog, Inflatable, Oxygen Barrier, Temperature Resistance, Moisture Barrier, Grease and Oil Resistance, Aroma Barrier, Light Barrier
Applications :
Sauce Bags for Table Sauces, Culinary Sauces, Dressings & Dips, Liquid Condiments, Oils & Syrups
Packing :
Carton Packaging, Packed in Pallets
MOQ :
500kgs
Sample Costs :
0-500USD
Production Time :
10-20days
Production Lines :
5 Production Lines
Description

From Fast Food Ketchup to Premium Honey – The Complete Guide to Flexible Portion Pack & Spout Pouch Packaging

Introduction: The Packaging That Feeds the World

Think about the last time you ate at a fast food restaurant. You unwrapped your burger. You opened a small packet of ketchup. You squeezed it onto your fries. And then you threw the empty packet away without a second thought.

That small packet is one of the most successful packaging designs in history.

It is called a portion control sachet with easy-tear feature. It delivers exactly the right amount of product. It opens with a gentle pull. It survives shipping, storage, and handling. And it costs almost nothing to produce.

But here is what most people do not know: the same technology that makes those tiny ketchup packets can also make premium spout pouches for honey, juice concentrates, fruit purees, and liquid supplements.

Our factory does both.

We produce millions of easy-tear ketchup packets for fast food chains, restaurants, and catering companies. And we produce thousands of stand-up spout pouches for honey brands, juice manufacturers, and specialty food producers.

This guide explains both product lines. Whether you need 100,000 portion packs or 50,000 spout pouches, we are your partner.

PART ONE: EASY-TEAR KETCHUP PACKETS – THE FOOD SERVICE STANDARD

1.1 What Is an Easy-Tear Ketchup Packet?

A ketchup packet is a small, hermetically sealed sachet designed for single-use portions. The "easy-tear" feature is a small notch or laser score that allows the user to open the packet cleanly without scissors or teeth.

Key Characteristics:



Feature Description
Size Typically 5ml to 30ml
Shape Rectangular with sealed edges
Opening Tear notch on one edge
Material Multi-layer laminated film
Print Full custom branding available

1.2 Why Restaurants and Fast Food Chains Love Portion Packs



Benefit Explanation
Portion control Every packet contains exactly the same amount
Waste reduction Customers use only what they need
Hygiene Sealed, single-use, no contamination
Convenience No pumps, no bottles, no refilling
Branding Custom printing reinforces brand every use
Shelf stability Long shelf life at room temperature

1.3 The Easy-Tear Feature: Small Detail, Big Difference

The tear notch is a precision cut in the seal edge. When the user pulls from the notch, the film tears in a straight line.

Tear Notch Types:



Type Best For
V-notch Standard ketchup, mustard, mayo packets
Laser score Premium products, clean tear
Side notch Wider packets, easy gripping
Double notch Extra-large packets

Why Easy-Tear Matters:

  • Speed: Customers open in one motion

  • Cleanliness: No need to bite the packet

  • Safety: No jagged edges or flying plastic

  • User experience: Frustration-free opening

1.4 Film Structure for Ketchup Packets

Standard 2-Layer Structure (Cost-Effective):



Layer Material Thickness Function
Outer PET 12µm Print, strength, heat resistance
Inner PE 40-60µm Seal, food contact, moisture barrier

  • Shelf life: 6-12 months

  • Best for: Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce

Premium 3-Layer Structure (Extended Shelf Life):



Layer Material Thickness Function
Outer PET 12µm Print, durability
Barrier VMPET 12µm Oxygen, moisture, light barrier
Inner PE 50-70µm Seal, food contact

  • Shelf life: 12-18 months

  • Best for: Premium condiments, natural ingredients, no preservatives

1.5 Standard Sizes for Portion Packs



Volume Dimensions (approx) Best For
5ml 30 x 50mm Sample, ultra-small portion
9ml 35 x 60mm Standard ketchup (McDonald's style)
10ml 38 x 65mm Common condiment size
12ml 40 x 65mm Ketchup, honey, mustard
15ml 40 x 70mm Honey, syrup, larger condiment
20ml 45 x 75mm Premium sauce, dressing
25ml 50 x 80mm Extra-large portion
30ml 50 x 85mm Honey, puree, single-serve juice

Custom sizes available. Contact us for engineering review.

1.6 Printing for Portion Packs

What to Print:



Element Purpose
Brand name Recognition
Product name "Ketchup," "Honey," "Mustard"
Tear arrow Shows where to open
Expiration date Food safety
Barcode Scanning
Nutritional information Legal requirement (some markets)

Printing Methods:



Method Best Volume Colors Quality
Rotogravure 500,000+ packets Up to 10 Photorealistic
Flexography 100,000-500,000 Up to 8 Very good

1.7 Applications for Portion Packs



Product Typical Size Film Recommendation
Tomato ketchup 9-10ml 2-layer PET/PE
Yellow mustard 8-10ml 2-layer PET/PE
Mayonnaise 10-15ml 3-layer (oil resistance)
Honey 10-20ml 3-layer (moisture barrier)
Maple syrup 15-25ml 3-layer (hot-fill capability)
Soy sauce 5-10ml 2-layer PET/PE
Hot sauce 5-10ml 2-layer (acid resistance)
Salad dressing 15-30ml 3-layer (oil resistance)
Juice concentrate 10-20ml 3-layer (oxygen barrier)

PART TWO: SPOUT POUCHES – FROM PORTION PACKS TO FAMILY SIZE

Now let us scale up.

The same factory that makes tiny ketchup packets also makes stand-up spout pouches for honey, juice, puree, and other liquid products.

Think of it as the big brother of the portion pack. Same film technology. Same quality standards. Same attention to detail. But with a spout and cap for multiple uses.

2.1 Why Honey Brands Are Switching to Spout Pouches

Honey is one of the fastest-growing categories for spout pouch packaging. Here is why:



Problem with Glass Jars Solution with Spout Pouch
Heavy (220g for 500ml) Lightweight (12g) – 94% less weight
Breakable Unbreakable – zero breakage
Honey crystallizes Better moisture barrier – longer freshness
Sticky, messy dispensing No-drip flip-top cap – clean hands
Hard to get last honey out Squeeze-to-empty – zero waste
Bulky storage Collapsible as emptied – saves space
Limited brand space Full-surface printing – more branding

2.2 Honey Spout Pouch Sizes



Volume Dimensions (approx) Best For
50ml 85 x 110mm Sample, hotel, travel
100ml 100 x 140mm Single-serve, gift box
150ml 110 x 160mm Small household
200ml 120 x 175mm Everyday retail
250ml 130 x 190mm Most popular size
300ml 140 x 200mm Family size
500ml 160 x 235mm Bulk, food service
1000ml 190 x 290mm Commercial, professional kitchens

2.3 Film Structures for Honey Spout Pouches

Recommended Structure A: Standard Honey (3-Layer)



Layer Material Thickness Function
Outer PET 12µm Print, gloss, scuff resistance
Barrier VMPET 12µm Blocks oxygen, moisture, light
Inner PE 70-100µm Hermetic seal, food contact

  • OTR: ≤1.5 cc/m²/day

  • MVTR: ≤1.0 g/m²/day

  • Shelf life: 12-18 months

  • Best for: Standard honey, regional distribution

Premium Structure B: Long Shelf Life / Export (4-Layer)



Layer Material Thickness Function
Outer PET 12µm Print, durability
Barrier AL Foil 7-9µm Absolute oxygen/moisture/UV barrier
Strength PA Nylon 15µm Puncture resistance
Inner PE 80-120µm Premium seal, food contact

  • OTR: ≤0.2 cc/m²/day

  • MVTR: ≤0.2 g/m²/day

  • Shelf life: 18-24+ months

  • Best for: Premium honey, export markets, long distribution

2.4 Cap Options for Honey

Flip-Top Cap (Most Popular for Honey)



Feature Detail
Orifice 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
Material Polypropylene, food-grade
Operation Snap open, snap closed
Special feature Self-cleaning – honey pulls back inside
Best viscosity 1,000-15,000 cP

Screw Cap (Best for Thick Honey)



Feature Detail
Orifice 12mm, 15mm, 20mm
Material HDPE or PP
Operation Twist on, twist off
Special feature Induction liner for freshness
Best viscosity 5,000-50,000+ cP

Sports Cap (Best for On-the-Go)



Feature Detail
Orifice 6mm, 8mm
Material PP
Operation Push to open, pull to close
Special feature Zero leaks in bags
Best viscosity 1,000-15,000 cP

2.5 Printing for Honey Spout Pouches



Feature Capability
Colors Up to 10
Finishes Gloss, matte, metallic, soft-touch
Special effects Spot varnish, cold foil, clear window
Quality Photorealistic (gravure) or very good (flexo)

Design Tips for Honey:

  • Use warm colors – gold, amber, orange, honey brown

  • Show a drizzle shot – honey flowing looks delicious

  • Include a clear window – let customers see your honey

  • Highlight purity claims – "Raw," "Unfiltered," "Organic"

  • Add a QR code – link to recipes or brand story

PART THREE: QUALITY ACROSS BOTH PRODUCT LINES

Whether we are making 100,000 portion packs or 50,000 spout pouches, our quality standards never change.

3.1 Testing for Portion Packs



Test Method Standard
Seal strength Tensile pull >20 N/15mm
Burst Internal pressure No failure at 25 PSI
Leak Vacuum chamber Zero bubbles at 20 in Hg
Tear notch Manual pull Clean tear, no jagged edges

3.2 Testing for Spout Pouches



Test Method Standard
Seal strength Tensile pull >25 N/15mm (3-layer), >35 N/15mm (4-layer)
Burst Internal pressure No failure at 30 PSI
Leak Vacuum chamber Zero leaks at 25 in Hg, 60 sec
Spout pull Force test >80 N
Drop 1.5m fall No seal separation

3.3 Certifications



Certification Portion Packs Spout Pouches
ISO 9001:2015 ✓ ✓
FDA food contact ✓ ✓
EU 10/2011 ✓ ✓
BPA-free ✓ ✓
Halal Available Available
Kosher Available Available

PART FOUR: PRODUCTION AND ORDERING

4.1 Lead Times



Product Sample Lead Time Production Lead Time
Portion packs (unprinted) 7-10 days 20-30 days
Portion packs (printed) 15-20 days 25-35 days
Spout pouches (unprinted) 10-15 days 25-35 days
Spout pouches (printed) 20-25 days 30-45 days

4.2 Minimum Order Quantities



Product Minimum
Portion pack sample (unprinted) 10,000 pieces
Portion pack sample (printed) 50,000 pieces
Portion pack production 100,000 pieces
Spout pouch sample (unprinted) 1,000 pieces
Spout pouch sample (printed) 5,000 pieces
Spout pouch production 30,000 pieces

4.3 Shipping



Parameter Detail
FOB ports Ningbo, Shanghai, Shenzhen
Incoterms EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR
Portion packs per pallet 500,000+ (depending on size)
Spout pouches per 20FT ~22 pallets

PART FIVE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About Portion Packs

Q: What is the typical shelf life for ketchup in your portion packs?

A: 6-12 months with standard 2-layer film. 12-18 months with premium 3-layer VMPET film.

Q: Can you make portion packs that look like McDonald's or KFC packets?

A: Yes. We can match size, film type, and tear notch style. We cannot copy trademarks or logos.

Q: What is the tear notch made of?

A: The notch is cut into the sealed edge during manufacturing. No extra material is added.

Q: Can the tear notch be on any side?

A: Yes. Top, bottom, or side – we design according to your specification.

About Honey Spout Pouches

Q: How long will honey stay fresh in your spout pouch?

A: 12-18 months with 3-layer VMPET structure. 18-24+ months with 4-layer aluminum foil structure.

Q: Does the flip-top cap really prevent drips?

A: Yes. The self-cleaning nozzle design pulls honey back inside when the cap closes.

Q: Can I use these pouches for hot-filled honey?

A: Yes. With CPP sealant layer, pouches withstand filling up to 95°C (203°F).

Q: Are the materials safe for honey?

A: Yes. All food-contact materials are FDA-compliant and BPA-free.

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Product Detail
Brand Name :
HUAXING
Model Number :
Sauce Bag
Certification :
SGS, FDA, ISO
Place of Origin :
GUANGDONG, CHINA
MOQ :
500kgs
Price :
1USD
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Easy-Tear Ketchup Packet | Portion Control Condiment Sachet for Restaurants, Fast Food Chains & Food Service – Custom Printed Laminated Packaging Also Available for Honey, Juice & Puree with Spout

GUANGDONG HUAXING PACKAGING CO., LTD.

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guangdong, chaozhou
Business Type :
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Main Products :
Retort Packaging Pouch, Roast Chicken Bags, Vegetable Packaging Bags
Total Annual :
3000000-5000000
Employee Number :
80~100
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