LK Packaging Ready. Chef. Go.!® 13″ x 8.5″ Stand-Up Steam Pouch with Bottom Gusset

LK Packaging Ready. Chef. Go.!® 13″ x 8.5″ Stand-Up Steam Pouch with Bottom Gusset

LK Packaging Ready. Chef. Go.!® 13″ x 8.5″ stand-up steam pouches are the larger format in the stand-up cook-in-bag line, designed for family-size vegetable portions, multi-component produce steam kits, and larger protein and produce combination programs. The 13″ width and 5.5″ bottom gusset accommodate bulkier fill volumes than the standard 11.5″ pouch, making this size the right choice for 3- to 4-serving meal applications.

When Does a Food Program Need the 13″ Stand-Up Pouch?

A meal kit targeting a family of four typically needs more vegetable volume than a single-serve or two-serve kit. LK Packaging’s 13″ x 8.5″ stand-up pouch provides the capacity for a full 4-serving broccoli portion, a complete bag of green beans for a family dinner, or a mixed vegetable medley sized for a household cooking event. Foodservice pre-portioned vegetable programs for school cafeterias and hospital nutrition services also use this larger format for bulk daily vegetable preparation.

Product Specifications

Dimensions: 13″ W x 8.5″ H + 5.5″ BG. Format: Stand-up pouch with bottom gusset. Closure: Adhesive self-seal strip. Film: Clear with printed graphics. Microwavable, oven compatible. BPA-free. Sold in case quantities.

Can This Pouch Handle Denser Vegetables Like Potatoes and Root Vegetables?

Yes. LK Packaging’s 13″ x 8.5″ stand-up steam pouches handle denser, heavier produce items including baby potatoes, fingerling potatoes, beet quarters, and carrot portions. The 2.5 mil film construction resists puncture from harder vegetable edges, and the wider bottom gusset distributes the weight of heavier produce more evenly across the base to prevent tipping during cooking. Cooking times may be longer for dense root vegetables — consult LK Packaging’s cooking guide for recommended microwave and oven parameters.

Does This Pouch Work for Grain and Legume Steaming?

LK Packaging stand-up steam pouches are designed primarily for produce and protein steam applications. Pre-cooked grains, lentils, and legumes can be reheated in the pouch, but raw grain cooking in a sealed steam pouch may require extended cooking times and testing to validate results. Contact LK Packaging to discuss specific grain or legume applications and whether the stand-up pouch format is appropriate for your product.

Why Source from LK Packaging?

LK Packaging’s Ready. Chef. Go.!® program provides stand-up steam pouches in multiple sizes to match family-size and single-serve applications across produce, protein, and complete-meal formats. Direct-source purchasing from LK Packaging ensures consistent film performance, reliable case quantities, and program support for building a successful steam cook-in-pouch retail program.