II Materials and characteristics of ice cream paper cups
A. Ice cream paper cup material
The ice cream cups are made of food packaging grade raw paper. Factory uses pure wood pulp but nor recycled paper. To prevent leakage, coating or coating treatment can be used. The cups coated with food grade paraffin on the inner layer usually have low heat resistance. Its heat-resistant temperature cannot exceed 40 ℃. The current ice cream paper cups are made of coated paper. Apply a layer of plastic film, usually polyethylene (PE) film, onto the paper. It has good waterproof and high-temperature resistance. Its heat-resistant temperature is 80 ℃. Ice cream paper cups usually use a double layer coating. That means attaching a layer of PE coating on the inner and outer sides of the cup. This type of paper cup has better firmness and anti permeability.
The quality of ice cream paper cups can affect the food safety issues of the entire ice cream industry. Thus, it is important to choose ice cream paper cups from reputable manufacturers for survival.
B. Characteristics of Ice Cream Cups
Ice cream paper cups must have certain characteristics of deformation resistance, temperature resistance, waterproofing, and printability. This ensures the quality and taste of ice cream. And that can provide a better consumer experience.
Firstly, it must have deformation resistance. Due to the low temperature of ice cream, it is easy to cause deformation of the paper cup. Thus, ice cream paper cups must have certain deformation resistance. This can maintain the shape of the cups unchanged.
Secondly, ice cream paper cups also need to have temperature resistance. The ice cream paper cup must have a certain degree of temperature resistance. And it is able to withstand the low temperature of the ice cream. Besides, when making ice cream, it is also necessary to pour the hot liquid material into a paper cup. Thus, it also needs to have certain high-temperature resistance.
It is important that the ice cream paper cups have waterproof properties. Due to the high moisture content of ice cream, paper cups need to have certain waterproof properties. Ans they cannot become weak, cracked, or leaking due to water absorption.
Finally, it needs to be suitable for printing. Ice cream paper cups usually need to be printed with information. (Such as trademark, brand, and place of origin). Therefore, they also need to have characteristics that are suitable for printing.
To meet the above characteristics, ice cream paper cups usually use special paper and coating materials. Among them, the outer layer is generally made of high-quality paper, with a delicate texture and strong resistance to deformation. The inner layer should be made of materials coated with waterproof agents. This can achieve waterproofing effect and also have good temperature resistance.
C. Comparison between ice cream paper cups and other containers
Firstly, the comparison between ice cream paper cups and other containers.
1. Plastic cup. Plastic cups have strong corrosion resistance and are not easily broken. But there is a problem of plastic materials being unable to degrade. This can easily cause pollution to the environment. Also, the appearance of plastic cups is relatively monotonous and their customization is weak. In contrast, paper cups are more environmentally friendly, renewable. And they have a customizable appearance. They can facilitate brand promotion and enhancing the consumer experience.
2. Glass cup. Glass cups are superior in texture and transparency, and are relatively heavy, making them less prone to overturning, making them more suitable for high-end occasions. But glasses are fragile and not suitable for portable consumption scenarios such as takeout. Besides, the production cost of glass cups is relatively high, which cannot achieve the high efficiency and cost control capabilities of paper cups.
3. Metal cup. Metal cups have great advantages in insulation and slip resistance. They're suitable for filling hot drinks, cold drinks, yogurt, etc.). But for cold drinks such as ice cream, metal cups can cause the ice cream to melt too quickly. And it can affect the consumer experience. Moreover, the cost of metal cups is high, and the production process is complex, making them unsuitable for large-scale production.
Secondly, ice cream paper cups have many advantages.
1. Lightweight and easy to carry. Paper cups are more lightweight and convenient to carry compared to glass and metal cups. The lightweight nature of paper cups allows consumers to enjoy fresh ice cream anytime and anywhere, especially for scenarios. (Such as takeout, fast food, and convenience stores.)
2. Environmental sustainability. Compared to plastic cups, paper cups are more environmentally friendly because they are renewable resources that can be naturally decomposed and do not cause excessive pollution to the environment. On a global scale, reducing plastic pollution is also becoming an increasingly important topic. Relatively speaking, paper cups are more in line with the needs of modern society for environmental protection and sustainable development.
3. Beautiful appearance and easy printing. Paper cups can be customized for printing to meet consumers' aesthetic needs for product aesthetics and fashion. Meanwhile, compared to containers made of other materials, paper cups are easier to design and process. At the same time, merchants can print their own logo and message on the paper cup to facilitate brand promotion. This not only enhances brand awareness, but also allows consumers to remember the brand and stimulate their loyalty.
In summary, ice cream paper cups are a lightweight, environmentally friendly, aesthetically pleasing, easy to customize, and consumer friendly high-quality container.
