{"id":2382,"date":"2026-07-17T19:36:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/?post_type=magazine&#038;p=2382"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:37:56","slug":"how-to-choose-containers-suitable-for-sauces-oils-and-seasonings","status":"publish","type":"magazine","link":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/food-packaging-news\/how-to-choose-containers-suitable-for-sauces-oils-and-seasonings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose containers suitable for sauces, oils and seasonings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sauces, oils, and seasonings are among the most critical elements to manage in food packaging. They can enhance a dish, complement its taste and improve its consumption experience, but require appropriate containers to avoid leakage, contamination, absorption or alteration of the product. For restaurants, delis, food delivery, catering and food manufacturers, choosing the right packaging means protecting food quality and ensuring professional service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An unsuitable container can compromise even the best preparation: a sauce that leaks out, an oil that greases the outside of the package, or a seasoning that softens the dish during transport can negatively impact customer perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seal and closure: the first criterion of choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When packaging foods with liquid sauces or dressings, closure is essential. The container must also provide stability and safety during handling, delivery and storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most suitable solutions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>containers with high-tight lids;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heat-sealable trays;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>single-serving jars;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sauce cups with airtight seal;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>packaging with internal dividers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat sealing, in particular, offers superior protection because it seals the container with a film, reducing the risk of spills and contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fat and moisture resistant materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all materials react the same way to acidic oils, sauces, creams, and seasonings. It is important to choose packaging suitable for food contact and capable of withstanding fat and moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For oil-rich preparations or hot sauces,<strong> PP<\/strong> is a widely used solution due to its strength and versatility. For cold products, single portions, or over-the-counter condiments, <strong>PET, R-PET, or grease barrier-coupled cardboard<\/strong> may also be suitable. In takeaway and street food settings, compostable materials with suitable coatings allow for a combination of practicality and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice of material must always take into account the temperature of the product, the transport time and the consistency of the seasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Size and portioning: avoiding waste and improve service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sauces and seasonings often require separate handling from the main course. Using single-portion containers allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>keep the dish intact until consumed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prevent the ingredients from softening;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>control quantities better;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve hygiene;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cups, jars, and small lidded containers are ideal for sauces, dressing, topping, flavored oil, sweet creams, or salad dressings and pokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food safety and certifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each container designed for sauces, oils and condiments must be certified for food contact. This aspect is even more important when using fatty, hot or acidic products, which can interact more with the packaging material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoPack selects solutions that comply with food safety standards, designed to ensure hygiene, stability and reliability at every stage of the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GoPack: practical solutions for every need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoPack offers containers suitable for sauces, oils and seasoning for catering, take away, food delivery and food production. From single-serving cups to heat-sealable trays, from jars to lidded containers, every solution is designed to protect the product and simplify your daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choosing the right container means avoiding waste, improving the customer experience, and presenting each preparation with care, confidence, and professionalism.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2383,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categoria-magazine":[452],"class_list":["post-2382","magazine","type-magazine","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-magazine-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/magazine\/2382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/magazine"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/magazine"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria-magazine","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopack.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria-magazine?post=2382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}