What products can be stored in plastic buckets?

The catering industry is keen on using plastic buckets for its products. Food manufacturers rely on this type of packaging due to its light weight, resistance to damage, ease of storage and relatively low price. Can all products be stored in plastic buckets? Let's check it out!

Buckets for the food industry – what should they be characterized by?

Buckets used in the food industry must meet special requirements for food storage and transportation to ensure product safety and quality.

The type of packaging material is crucial for ensuring safety. Food buckets must be made of plastic approved for direct contact with food. The most commonly used plastic in catering is polypropylene, marked with the symbol PP and the number 5 (it is used, for example, by the plastic packaging manufacturer Plast-Box Ukraine). https://plast-box.com.ua/).

Food buckets that store products with a short shelf life must additionally be resistant to moisture and low temperatures. The tightness of the containers is also crucial. Proper protection prevents uncontrolled leakage during storage or transport.

The shape and capacity of the buckets are also of great importance in the food industry, and they must be adapted to the type of product. Packaging manufacturers use the latest technologies (e.g. injection molding) to ensure that the appearance of the buckets meets the expectations of food manufacturers. Such products can be found, for example, on the website https://plast-box.com.ua/predlozhenie/vidra/katalog-produktiv/prjamokutni/.

What products are most often stored in plastic buckets?

Fish and fish products

Plastic buckets are often used in fish processing. They are ideal for storing salted fish, fish in sauces, pickles, and fish salads. They protect the food inside from contamination.

Fruit and vegetable preserves

Plastic buckets and their manufacturer Plast-Box make it easy to store jams, marmalades, pickled and salted vegetables, as well as vegetable and fruit salads. With proper protection, these products can be transported even over long distances.

Dairy products

Plastic buckets are very often used to store dairy products such as white and cottage cheese, sour cream, yogurt, butter and margarine, as well as ice cream. Plastic buckets help maintain the cold chain, which is important for perishable products.

Animal feed

Plastic buckets are also suitable for pet food. A 25-liter bucket can contain, for example, dry food, pellets, chips, feed concentrates or concentrated feed, nutrients for pets and farm animals.

Sweets

Plastic buckets are ideal for storing and transporting sweets (such as popcorn, peanuts, candies or dragees) and other dry and durable products that do not require storage at low temperatures.

Plastic buckets can be used to store various types of food. A well-chosen lid ensures a tight seal, and a practical handle, made entirely of plastic or a combination of plastic and metal, makes it easy to move the container from place to place.