Multilayer moulded plastic with pullulan layer

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A multilayered molded plastic is provided having at least one layer comprising pullulan and a plastic layer or pullulan modified by esterfication, alkyl etherfication or hydroxyalkyl etherfication or a paper or aluminum foil layer. The molded plastic is low in gas permeability transparent, high, in strength and non-toxic. The plastic is thus useful as a packing material particularly in the packaging of easy putrefactive foodstuffs such as fish, meat, dairy products soy sauce, miso, mayonnaise and various processed and frozen foods.