Packages for moisture containing products, such as cheese, including a
polyamide layer, an ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) layer, a sealant layer,
and a moisture barrier layer located between the sealant layer and the
polyamide and EVOH layers. The moisture barrier layer may contain a blend
of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and low density polyethylene (LDPE).
The package film has a thickness of less than 3.5 mils and a moisture
vapor transmission rate (MVTR) at 100.degree. F. and 90% relative
humidity of less than 0.59 g/100 in.sup.2 per 24 hours. The moisture
barrier layer minimizes the absorption of moisture by the polyamide
layer, and thus prevents the package from forming a mottled appearance.