Chub (container)
A chub or a chub pack is a type of container formed by a tube of flexible packaging material.[1][2] The cylindrical package has the appearance of a sausage with the ends sealed by metal crimps or clips.[3]
Uses[]
Chub packs are used to pack semi-solid materials such as:
- sausage
- hamburger
- dog food
- cheese spreads
- frostings
- bread dough
- cookie dough
- creamed corn
- drywall compound
- explosive slurries
See also[]
Notes[]
- ^ US7393593B2, Roussos, "Chub packaging film", published 2008
- ^ US5037683A, Schirmer, "High strength laminated film for chub packaging", published 1991
- ^ Soroka, W. Illustrated Glossary of Packaging Terminology (Second ed.). Institute of Packaging Professionals.
References[]
- Yam, K. L., "Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology", John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-08704-6
Categories:
- Containers
- Food packaging