Packet (container)

A packet or sachet is a small bag or pouch, made from paper, foil, plastic film or another type of packing material, often used to contain single-use quantities of foods or consumer goods such as ketchup or shampoo.

The packets produce less contamination and mess than freely available condiments dispensed into small disposable cups or other containers, especially if the food will be in transit before dining.

Potpourri sachet envelopes are filled with scented herbs and flowers or use vermiculite containing aromatic fragrance oil.

In 1983, the Indian company Cavin Kare began selling shampoo in small plastic packets instead of large bottles in order to make it more affordable to the poor.

[1] Sale of small amounts of shampoo and detergents in plastic packets is very popular throughout the Philippines, India and other Eastern countries.

The new design was made with a cup and easy tear, thus making it easier to dip food without a plate along with holding three times as much ketchup.

[22] The design of these sachets had been called 'evil' by Hanneke Faber, Unilever's President for Global Food and Refreshments, 'because you cannot recycle it'.

Packet containing a dishwasher tablet
Chlorine dioxide pouches placed inside fruit-packing boxes kill pathogens but don’t damage fruit. [ 4 ]
A woman drinking from a plastic sachet.