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The invention relates to a biodegradable packaging unit for a food product and a manufacturing method there for. The packaging unit comprises: —a container with an outer surface and an inner surface at least partly defining a compartment for holding the food product; —a biodegradable multi-layer that is provided on the inner surface of the container and comprising: —an inner cover layer comprising an amount of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester; —a first intermediate layer of a biodegradable material for connecting and/or sealing adjacent layers; —a functional layer comprising a polyvinylalcohol; —a second intermediate layer of a biodegradable material for connecting and/or sealing adjacent layers; and—an outer cover layer comprising an amount of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester, wherein the container comprises a moulded fiber matrix with an amount of biodegradable aliphatic polyester.