What types of food can I use in your pouches?

United states: Custom stand up pouches are approved in the US for FDA Food Type Numbers I, IV-B, VI-B, VII-B and VIII. This includes:

1. Non-acidic, water-based products (pH above 5.0), which may include salt, sugar, or both.
2. Dairy products and their variations, such as oil-in-water emulsions—this includes both high-fat and low-fat varieties.
3. Non-alcoholic beverages.
4. Moist bakery items (excluding those listed under Types VIII or IX) where the surface doesn't contain free fat or oil.
5. Dry solid foods with surfaces free of fat or oil.

European Union: In the EU, stand up pouches meet key standards, including EU Regulation No. 10/2011 and EU Regulation No. 1935/2004. The list of foods approved for standup pouches in the EU includes:

Baked Goods & Cereals

• Cereals and cereal-based products
• Bakery items, biscuits, and pastries
• Chocolate, sugar, and dry confectionery (excludes moist pastes and syrups)

Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts

• Dried or powdered fruits and vegetables
• Fruits preserved in oil
• Processed or dehydrated vegetables (whole, pieces, or powdered)
• Nuts (e.g., peanuts, almonds, walnuts)

Dairy & Eggs

• Powdered milk and infant formula
• Whole, natural, and melted cheeses
• Eggs (whole, yolk, or whites – powdered, dried, or frozen)

Fats & Oils

• Fats and oils of various kinds

Prepared & Packaged Foods

• Dry soup, broth, or sauce mixes
• Ready-to-eat meals and homogenised food powders
• Sandwiches, toast, and pizzas without fatty surface ingredients
• Dried and frozen foods

Beverages & Aromatics

• Cocoa and coffee (roasted, decaf, soluble, or substitutes)
• Aromatic and herbal plants (e.g., chamomile, mint, tea)
• Dry spices and natural flavours (e.g., cinnamon, pepper, vanilla, salt)
• Spice and aroma pastes in oil (e.g., pesto, curry paste)