General Question

scissorbrothers's avatar

What kind of plastic bags are used to pack food?

Asked by scissorbrothers (4points) July 22nd, 2011

Is there a special kind of plastic used to package food—like made out of material that is non-toxic?

Observing members: 0 Composing members: 0

1 Answer

thorninmud's avatar

Polyethylene (HDPE and LDPE) and polypropylene (PP) are by far the most commonly used plastics for food bags. They are approved by the USDA for direct food contact, though only if made from 100% virgin resins (i.e. not recycled).

thorninmud (20495points)“Great Answer” (1points) Flag as…

Answer this question

Login

or

Join

to answer.

This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.

Your answer will be saved while you login or join.

Have a question? Ask Fluther!

What do you know more about?
or
Knowledge Networking @ Fluther