Wentus, from Höxter has introduced WENTOPRO SkinTight 20 UHT and UHT-M skin films that comply with product safety requirements for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) oxygen transmission rate (OTR).
The company states that the skin film products are characterized by their special strength, cutting and sealing properties. WENTOPRO SkinTight 20 UHT and UHT-M have an oxygen permeability of >10,000 cm2 (m2d bar) and meet the U.S. requirements for packaging fresh fish. Reportedly suitable for direct freezing, Wentus claims the tight-fitting skin films are suitable for direct freezing, are able to prevent drip-loss and bind the fish firmly in its packaging, even in a vertical position.