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MicroCook™ paperboard

A durable, fiber-based alternative to microwaveable plastic containers

MicroCook™ is a fiber-based solution that delivers the protection of plastic packaging. Choosing MicroCook™ can reduce plastic usage, helping brands decrease their environmental impact. This durable, single-use container can go straight from shelf to microwave to table while maintaining rigidity and strength. Its high-density polyethylene coating (HDPE) enables thermal stability, while its smooth surface and strong ink adhesion provide reliable printability.


MicroCook Product Guide (US)

MicroCook Product Guide (EMEA)

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  • APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
  • Additional Product Information

Features & Benefits

Features:

  • A coated fiber-based alternative to traditional microwavable plastic 
  • High heat resistance 
  • Durable, individual-use package
  • Smooth surface with strong ink adhesion
  • Consistent uniformity 
  • Lower sealing temperatures

Benefits:

  • Can help companies work toward corporate sustainability goals
  • Strong cup rigidity in an easy-to-handle cup
  • Provides an individual-use container that can take food from shelf to microwave to table
  • Delivers reliable print performance for a finished package with shelf appeal
  • Can improve cup consistency at higher speeds on cupformers

APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

 

Best used with:

  • Food Packaging (Grocery, Deli)
  • Reconstituted Food Applications (Oatmeal, rice, pasta, macaroni and cheese, soup and instant noodles)

What you can expect from us:

  • Sustainability: An alternative to traditional microwaveable plastic that can help companies work toward their sustainability goals
  • Thermal Stability: High heat resistance provides consistent cup rigidity and an easy-to-handle cup
  • Convenience: Provides a durable, individual-use package for taking foods from the shelf to microwave to table, in a single and easy-to-use container
  • Printability: A smooth surface and strong ink adhesion help deliver consistent print performance and a finished package with great shelf appeal
  • Runnability: Consistent uniformity and lower sealing temperatures mean improved cup consistency at higher speeds

Additional Product Information

Sustainability

  • All WestRock North American paperboard mills are certified to the SFI®, PEFC, FSC™ Chain of Custody Standards. Contact your WestRock sales representative for certified fiber availability for this product.

Food Contact

  • Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, e.g., US and Canada. Contact your sales representative for information on specific markets and end uses.

This information is subject to change without notice.


Quality

  • Produced at an ISO 9001 certified facility.

Environmental & Safety

  • Notices under US California Proposition 65 and the EU REACH regulation are not required.
  • Elemental, chlorine free (ECF) bleached fiber.
  • Meets heavy metal limits of the US Model Toxics in Packaging rules and Article 11 of EU Directive 94/62/EC.

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Need to know specifics about our paperboard? Use our paperboard calculator to find out weights, calipers and conversions for your needs.

We understand that you rely on us for more than paperboard. In order to provide the best service possible, WestRock has developed roll, sheet and metric conversion calculators to make your job easier. Please note that these calculations are close estimates.

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