Clear Cello Bags for Bulk Food — FDA-Compliant Polypropylene

Polypropylene (OPP) cello bags are crystal-clear plastic bags used to package candy, baked goods, nuts, snacks and other bulk foods. They are stronger, more flexible and typically 30-50% less expensive than traditional cellophane, and their moisture barrier holds freshness while showing the product clearly on the shelf.

Yes. All of our clear cello bags meet FDA and USDA specifications for direct food contact. They are used every day by bakeries, candy shops, bulk food retailers and food manufacturers to package product that customers eat straight from the bag.

Use flat cello bags for thin items such as cookies, jerky and flat candy, and gusseted cello bags for bulkier items such as popcorn, nuts, granola and coffee. Gusseted bags have expandable side panels, so the bag opens out and stands upright once it is filled; flat bags are sleeker and more space-efficient to store.

Polypropylene has largely replaced true cellophane because it costs roughly 30-50% less, stays flexible instead of cracking in cold or dry conditions, provides a better moisture barrier for longer shelf life, and seals easily with a heat sealer, twist tie or tape.

There are four common closures: a heat sealer, which gives the airtight, professional seal recommended for commercial use; twist ties for a quick reusable closure; tape or printed stickers for a decorative and functional close; and branded bag toppers or header cards stapled across the top for retail display.

Bakeries packaging cookies, brownies, donuts and pastries; candy stores packaging bulk candy, chocolates and gummies; snack producers packaging trail mix, dried fruit and popcorn; retail bulk bins holding nuts, grains, pasta and spices; and farmers market vendors selling homemade treats, granola and coffee beans.