Colour, oil and aroma - held for a full year.
Foil-grade barrier and single-dose stick packs for blends that have to taste the same in month twelve.
Ground spice fades in daylight and the essential oils oxidise. A pretty clear jar-alternative pouch is the fastest way to a dull, flat blend.
Every claim in this note is drawn from a published manufacturer spec page - sources listed below.
Spices are named alongside teas as UV-sensitive products calling for a foil laminate. Powder capacity runs higher than granular for the same pouch: a 5 × 8 + 2.5" holds 6-10 oz of powder against 4-8 oz granular, which matters when you are speccing a blend line by weight.
Sources, accessed 2026-09-08: carepac.com · cubitpackaging.com
Built for spice & seasoning brands
Stand-Up Pouch
The retail workhorse. Bottom gusset lets it stand and face front on shelf.
Flat Pouch / 3-Side Seal
Lay-flat, low-material format for single-serve and sample sizes.
Stick Pack / Sachet
Single-dose column format for powders, seasonings and instant blends.
Materials we'd put you in
PET / AL / PE Maximum
PET outer for strength/heat resistance, aluminium foil middle for barrier, PE inner sealant (melt point ≈110 °C). Recommended for moisture-sensitive foods, oils/fats prone to oxidation, and UV-sensitive teas and spices.
Published OTR: ≈0.005-0.006 (WVTR and OTR near zero)
PET / VMPET / PE High
Most of the foil barrier at lower cost and better flex-crack resistance.
Kraft / Foil or Kraft / PE Moderate to Maximum depending on liner
Kraft paper and plastic film are the two most common exteriors; both can be laminated with a foil lining for longer shelf life. Commonly run at 5-6 mil in stock ranges for an earthy retail feel.
Where this category lands
| Size | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 3.5 × 5.5 + 2" | 1-2 oz granular Coffee samples, single-serve supplements (30 g) |
| 4 × 6 + 2" | 2-4 oz granular Snacks 2-3 oz, pet treat sample 3-4 oz |
| 5 × 8 + 2.5" | 4-8 oz granular Coffee 12 oz - the retail standard; snacks 6-8 oz |
Flagship size: 3.5 × 5.5 + 2" - 2-3 oz powder
Features
Finishes
See your spice brand on the pouch.
Free on 5,000+ pieces. A flat $100 below it, credited to your first order.