COMPOSTABLE 5 COMPARTMENT TRAY
Name of Product
Plate, Compostable
Description
Compostable plate, 5 compartments able to hold 5 meal components including a milk carton/bottle. Center compartment must be able to hold a ½ pint milk carton or bottle, round or oval shapes for compartments are acceptable. The other compartments measure: minimum 4.3” x 2.9”, minimum Depth: 0.900”, size: approximately 10.7” outer rim, 9.5” inner rim, minimum thickness: 0.0195 inches (19.5 MIL). Minimum Weight: 25 grams. Must not have a wax or plastic coating (polypropylene). Prefer no pre-consumer materials used and where possible made entirely from one primary material such as sugarcane, post- consumer paper, wheat, etc. Must be sturdy and durable, able to endure hot and cold food without seepage. Waterproof and minor oil proof. All components of the product must be 100% certified compostable. Must be tested by a Biodegradable Products Institute certified lab and shown to be compliant with ASTM D6868. Must be food safe for all type and varieties of food and have FDA GRAS certification for food contact. 5 compartments able to hold 5 meal components including a milk carton/ bottle. Center compartment must be able to hold a ½ pint milk carton or bottle, round or oval shapes for compartments are acceptable. The other compartments measure: minimum 4.3” x 2.9”, minimum Depth: 0.900”, size: approximately 10.7” outer rim, 9.5” inner rim, minimum thickness: 0.0195 inches (19.5 MIL). Minimum Weight: 25 grams.
Main Ingredients Quality Indicators
Min/Max Size Pieces
Meal Pattern Contribution Prohibited Ingredients Desired or Required Nutritional Standards Unit on which Award is Made
Must not have a wax or plastic coating (polypropylene).
Preferred color of natural white or beige. All colors will be reviewed. Must be able to be safely handled by users. Prefer packed five hundred per case in sanitary, protected plastic, carton or other component to ensure clean and food safety from manufacturer to user.
Cost per plate.
Compostable plate, 5 compartments able to hold 5 meal components including a milk carton/bottle. Center compartment must be able to hold a ½ pint milk carton or bottle, round or oval shapes for compartments are acceptable. The other compartments measure: minimum 4.3” x 2.9”, minimum Depth: 0.900”, size: approximately 10.7” outer rim, 9.5” inner rim, minimum thickness: 0.0195 inches (19.5 MIL). Minimum Weight: 25 grams. Must not have a wax or plastic coating (polypropylene). Prefer no pre-consumer materials used and where possible made entirely from one primary material such as sugarcane, post- consumer paper, wheat, etc. Must be sturdy and durable, able to endure hot and cold food without seepage. Waterproof and minor oil proof. All components of the product must be 100% certified compostable. Must be tested by a Biodegradable Products Institute certified lab and shown to be compliant with ASTM D6868. Must be food safe for all type and varieties of food and have FDA GRAS certification for food contact. Preferred color of natural white or beige. All colors will be reviewed. Must be able to be safely handled by users. Prefer packed five hundred per case in sanitary, protected plastic, carton or other component to ensure clean and food safety from manufacturer to user.
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