Product Description
Bagasse molded pulp tableware is a food-grade, biodegradable disposable eco-friendly tableware solution. It features excellent water and oil resistance, supports microwave heating and refrigerated storage, and can be fully degraded through industrial composting. As a source factory, we provide OEM/ODM customization services.
We specialize in manufacturing food-grade molded pulp tableware using natural plant fiber materials such as bagasse pulp and bamboo pulp. The products contain no fluorescent agents or harmful substances. Our product range covers clamshell food containers, round plates, square plates, soup bowls, compartment trays, cutlery sets, and other complete tableware solutions.
Based on customer requirements, we support customized coloring, LOGO printing, lamination, and other surface processes. The products offer outstanding waterproof and oil-resistant performance, suitable for microwave heating and cold-chain storage. After disposal, they can be fully degraded through industrial composting, providing an ideal alternative to traditional plastic and foam tableware.
Designed to meet global plastic reduction regulations, our molded pulp tableware is widely used in chain restaurants, airline catering, fresh food supermarkets, and cross-border e-commerce. With customized mold development and large-scale export capabilities, we provide sustainable packaging solutions for customers worldwide.
Product Details
Natural Plant Fibers with Outstanding Practical Performance
Product Advantages
1. Food-Grade Pure Materials · Safe for Direct Food Contact
Selected bagasse natural fibers and bamboo pulp are used as raw materials, with strict quality control throughout the entire production process. Free from fluorescent whitening agents and heavy metal residues, the products have passed food contact safety testing and can directly hold both hot and cold foods, meeting food hygiene standards in domestic and international markets.
2. Fluorine-Free Water & Oil Resistance · Excellent Leak Prevention
Adopting an eco-friendly functional additive formula without fluorine-based coatings, the tableware can safely hold soups, sauces, and hot oil foods for extended periods while effectively preventing oil and water penetration. The integrated raised edge anti-spill design helps prevent leakage during long-distance takeaway delivery.
3. Excellent Temperature Resistance · Suitable for Hot and Cold Applications
With a temperature resistance range of -18℃ to 120℃, the products support refrigerated storage and short-term microwave heating. They can hold hot dishes and soups without softening or deformation, making them suitable for both cold-chain fresh food packaging and hot food takeaway applications.
4. One-Piece Molded Structure · Strong Compression Resistance & Stackability
Manufactured through integrated hot-press molding with reinforced rib structures, the containers feature excellent hardness and structural stability. Multi-layer stacking does not easily cause deformation or collapse. The clamshell containers feature secure locking systems to prevent lid opening and food leakage during transportation.
5. Compostable & Eco-Friendly · Globally Compliant
Made from natural plant fibers, the products can fully degrade in industrial composting environments after disposal without generating plastic micro-waste. They comply with global environmental regulations, including requirements in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia, helping customers avoid export compliance barriers.
6. Brand Customization Support
Supports mold-embossed LOGO, customized colors, and individual packaging solutions to create exclusive eco-friendly tableware for brands and enhance store image and product value.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Detailed Specifications |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Bagasse molded pulp tableware, clamshell food containers, plates, bowls, compartment trays, cutlery sets, etc. |
| Raw Material | Bagasse pulp, bamboo pulp (renewable plant fibers, food-grade materials) |
| Molding Process | Food-grade wet pressing molding process |
| Available Colors | Natural color, white, customized colors |
| Standard Thickness | 0.6mm–1.2mm (customizable according to requirements) |
| Temperature Resistance | -18℃ (cold storage) ~ 120℃ (hot food / short-term microwave heating) |
| Surface Performance | Eco-friendly waterproof and oil-resistant treatment |
| Core Advantages | Food contact safety, compostable and biodegradable, leak-resistant, microwave suitable, stackable |
| Product Types | Standard products available; supports customization based on 3D drawings, samples, and special designs |
| MOQ Requirements | Low MOQ available for standard products; customized products require negotiation; sample orders supported |
| Certifications | GB4806.8, FDA, EN13432, compostability certification, BRC (available upon request) |
| Packaging Method | Plastic bag inner packaging + export standard cartons; customized packaging available |
Production Process
Standardized Food-Grade Clean Production Line
1. Raw Material Selection & Pulp Preparation: Selected qualified bagasse and bamboo fiber materials are crushed, ground, and mixed with purified water to create a uniform pulp slurry. Eco-friendly waterproof and oil-resistant additives are added according to food-grade standards, with strict control of pulp cleanliness to prevent impurities.
2. Vacuum Forming: Using food-grade dedicated molds, the pulp is formed through vacuum suction molding technology. Product thickness and density are precisely controlled to ensure consistent appearance and uniform wall thickness for every piece of tableware.
3. High-Temperature Hot Press Drying & Shaping: The formed wet blanks enter a multi-stage constant-temperature drying line to thoroughly remove moisture, improve product hardness and surface smoothness, reduce moisture content, and prevent softening caused by humidity during storage.
4. Precision Trimming & Post-Processing: Automated trimming removes excess edges, ensuring smooth surfaces without burrs. Waterproof and oil-resistant curing treatments, as well as LOGO embossing, can be applied according to customer requirements.
5. Multiple Quality Inspections: Each production batch undergoes inspection for appearance, dimensions, water resistance, oil resistance, and hygiene standards. Defective products with deformation, damage, or leakage are removed, and inspection records are maintained.
6. Clean Packaging & Warehouse Delivery: Qualified tableware products are packed in a clean area with moisture-proof sealing, neatly boxed, and prepared for loading and shipment to ensure cleanliness and dryness throughout transportation.
Application Scenarios
Wide Applications Across Foodservice & Food Industries
✅ Chain Takeaway & Catering: Suitable for fast food, healthy meals, salads, Chinese cuisine, fried chicken, and barbecue packaging. Leak-resistant and temperature-resistant for long-distance takeaway delivery.
✅ Airline, High-Speed Rail & Cruise Catering: Lightweight and eco-friendly disposable tableware designed for travel catering needs, meeting environmental requirements in the transportation industry.
✅ Supermarkets, Fresh Food & Ready-to-Eat Meals: Suitable for fresh meat trays, prepared food containers, and fresh-cut food packaging, supporting long-term cold-chain storage.
✅ Hotels, Homestays, Banquets & Events: Used for buffet plates, disposable event tableware, and catering solutions, replacing plastic products and enhancing green brand image.
✅ Bakery, Dessert & Fruit Industries: Suitable for cake bases, fruit trays, dessert bowls, and takeaway packaging with an attractive premium appearance.
✅ Cross-Border E-Commerce & Overseas Distributors: Compliant with plastic reduction policies in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and other markets. Complete certifications support overseas customs clearance and sales.
✅ Outdoor Camping, Picnic & Group Catering: Lightweight and convenient for outdoor use. Fully biodegradable after disposal, helping reduce solid waste management pressure.
Company Strength
Source Factory Strength · Professional Molded Pulp Tableware Manufacturer & Exporter
Our factory specializes in the R&D and large-scale production of food-grade molded pulp tableware. Equipped with multiple fully automated wet pressing production lines, we have extensive experience in eco-friendly tableware exports and serve global catering brands, distributors, and cross-border e-commerce platforms.
🔹 Food-Grade Production Environment: Equipped with enclosed clean production workshops and established food safety management systems, ensuring strict hygiene control throughout the entire manufacturing process.
🔹 In-House Mold Development Capability: With an independent mold workshop, we support rapid mold development, structural optimization, and customized designs for various special-shaped products, shortening new product sampling cycles.
🔹 Stable Large-Scale Production Capacity: Automated production lines enable continuous mass production with stable supply capability, supporting large-volume container orders and ensuring reliable delivery schedules.
🔹 Complete Certification System: Provide complete documentation including food contact safety testing and compostability certifications to meet import customs clearance requirements in different markets.
🔹 Extensive Export Experience: With long-term exports to Europe, America, Southeast Asia, Australia, and other regions, we are familiar with international environmental regulations and export documentation requirements.
🔹 Professional R&D Team: Continuously optimize waterproof and oil-resistant formulas, product structures, hardness, leak resistance, and appearance quality to help customers reduce product loss.
🔹 Flexible Cooperation Models: Standard products are available for wholesale supply, while OEM/ODM customization is supported to meet the needs of both small trial orders and long-term large-scale customers.
Packaging & Transportation
Moisture Protection · Safe Cross-Border Shipping
1. Inner Protective Packaging: Tableware products are neatly stacked and sealed with food-grade PE inner liners to prevent dust and moisture while avoiding scratches caused by friction during transportation.
2. Export Standard Outer Packaging: Products are packed in reinforced five-layer export cartons. Large-volume orders can be loaded on fumigated wooden pallets with outer stretch film wrapping to prevent carton movement and damage.
3. Stackable Design · Reduced Logistics Costs: Products can be nested and stacked efficiently, significantly reducing packaging volume compared with non-stackable packaging and lowering sea and air freight costs.
4. Multiple Transportation Options: Supports sea freight, air freight, land transportation, and express delivery. We can also cooperate with customers’ designated freight forwarders for shipment arrangements.
5. Ocean Shipping Moisture Protection Solution: For high-humidity long-distance ocean transportation, desiccants can be added according to requirements to reduce moisture risks. Carton ventilation and sealing are optimized to balance protection and airflow.
Our Services
One-Stop Tableware Customization Service · Hassle-Free Cooperation
1. Free Solution Consultation & Product Selection: Based on application scenarios, food types, and target market regulations, we recommend suitable product styles, thickness options, and surface finishing processes.
2. Stock Samples & Custom Mold Sampling: Standard products can be arranged for quick sampling. Customized products are developed based on drawings or physical samples, with mass production starting after sample confirmation.
3. Comprehensive Customization Services: Support customization of colors, thickness, LOGO embossing, individual packaging, product sizes, and specifications.
4. Visual Production Progress Tracking: During mass production, we provide production photos and videos to keep customers updated on manufacturing progress in real time.
5. After-Sales Technical Support: Provide continuous technical communication regarding product usage, storage conditions, leak-proof performance optimization, and export compliance requirements.
6. Complete Export Documentation Support: Provide commercial invoices, packing lists, testing reports, certification documents, and other export files to help customers complete overseas customs clearance smoothly.
FAQ
Q1: Can molded pulp tableware hold hot soup and hot oil?
A: Yes. Products with fluorine-free waterproof and oil-resistant treatment can safely hold hot soup, hot dishes, and oily foods. However, long-term continuous contact with extremely high-temperature oily foods is not recommended.
Q2: Can it be used in a microwave oven?
A: Standard products support short-term microwave heating. Long-time high-temperature baking is not recommended. Frozen food packaging can be directly used for microwave thawing and heating.
Q3: How does the product degrade after disposal?
A: The products are compostable and can fully degrade under industrial composting conditions. Degradation is slower in natural environments, so composting facilities are recommended.
Q4: How to choose between natural color and white tableware?
A: Natural bagasse pulp provides a rustic appearance with better cost efficiency, while bleached white tableware offers a cleaner and more premium look, suitable for high-end catering and branded takeaway. Both meet the same food safety standards.
Q5: What is the difference between dry-pressed and wet-pressed molded pulp tableware?
A: Food-grade tableware mainly uses the wet pressing process, which provides a smoother surface, finer texture, and better sealing performance. Dry pressing is more commonly used for industrial packaging and is less suitable for direct food-contact tableware.
Q6: What certifications are required for exporting to Europe and America? Can the factory provide them?
A: For EU markets, EN13432 compostability certification is commonly required. For the US market, FDA food contact reports can be provided. We can assist with providing corresponding testing documents.
Q7: Can brand LOGO be printed on the tableware?
A: Yes. We support mold-embossed LOGO customization. For color printing, customized printed packaging bags can be provided without affecting the tableware’s waterproof and oil-resistant performance.
Q8: What are the storage requirements for tableware?
A: Products should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated warehouse. Avoid long-term storage in high-humidity environments to prevent moisture absorption and softening.
