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Related sizing reference: See the 6, 8 and 9 inch bagasse clamshell size guide.
For takeaway and foodservice buyers, 500ml, 750ml, and 1000ml bagasse containers serve different meal sizes, packing needs, and menu applications. A 500ml bowl may work for sides or small salads, while a 1000ml rectangular box may be better for full takeaway meals or deli portions.
This guide helps buyers compare capacity, shape, application, MOQ questions, and product links within Zhongxin’s food packaging range.
| Capacity | Best For | Typical Products | Buyer Notes | Product Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500ml | Side dishes, small salads, desserts, smaller takeaway meals | PB500 bowl, CT500 food container | Good for portion control and compact delivery menus. | 500ml bowl / CT500 food container |
| 750ml | Standard meal portions, pasta, salads, deli sides | DBH750 rectangular box | Useful mid-size choice for many takeaway and deli menus. | 750ml rec box |
| 850ml | Bowls, grain meals, salads, hot sides | PB850 bowl | Good when presentation and bowl depth matter. | 850ml bowl |
| 1000ml | Full meals, ready meals, larger takeaway portions | DBH1000 rectangular box | Best for larger portions, mixed meals, and distributor stock lines. | 1000ml rec box |
Choose 500ml containers when the menu needs smaller portions, controlled serving sizes, or compact takeaway packs. A 500ml bagasse bowl can work for side salads, desserts, fruit portions, small grain bowls, and deli samples. A CT500 food container may be useful when a rectangular footprint fits better in delivery bags or cartons.
Buyers should test whether the 500ml format has enough headspace for lids, sauces, and garnish. It is easy to overfill a compact container, which can affect lid closure and customer presentation.
The 750ml rectangular box is a practical middle capacity for takeaway meals, pasta, deli portions, roasted vegetables, salads, and prepared food. It can be easier to sell as a standard meal size because it sits between small side containers and large full-meal boxes.
For distributors, 750ml products can be strong growth SKUs when customers need a versatile food container without moving immediately to 1000ml capacity.
An 850ml bowl is useful for salads, grain bowls, pasta bowls, and menus where the food needs a round presentation. A 1000ml rectangular box is better for larger takeaway meals, mixed portions, and ready-meal applications.
Buyers should test 850ml and 1000ml containers with full portions, lid fit, stacking, and delivery handling. Larger capacity can improve menu flexibility, but it may also increase carton volume and landed cost.
Bowls are better when presentation, mixing, and spoon use matter. They are common for salads, grain bowls, soups, pasta, and hot sides. Rectangular boxes are often better for meals that need efficient packing, stable stacking, and menu separation inside delivery bags.
Choose by menu first, then by capacity. A 750ml rectangular box and an 850ml bowl may serve similar volume ranges but different eating experiences.
Before approving capacity-based SKUs, buyers should request product specifications, carton data, MOQ, samples, food-contact documents, PFAS-free evidence when required, and compostability claim support. The FDA’s Packaging & Food Contact Substances resources are useful for understanding food-contact context, and buyers can check compostability references through BPI where relevant.
For each SKU, confirm:
To compare 500ml, 750ml, 850ml, and 1000ml bagasse food containers for your menu or distributor program, review Zhongxin’s food packaging range and contact Zhongxin for samples, carton data, MOQ, and product recommendations.
