Sustainable Dining Solution with Biodegradable Thermoforming Biopolymer
Replace single‑use plastic trays without compromising on strength or utility. Our compostable and food safe meal trays are made on standard thermoforming lines. These compostable meal prep containers are made using our thermoforming biopolymer, so converters can also produce them on standard thermoforming equipment with small process tweaks. Get your meal trays in bulk from UKHI.
Compostable Biopolymer Meal Trays
Strong and Biodegradable Meal Prep Containers for Everyday Food Service
UKHI’s compostable biopolymer meal trays allow cafeterias, catering, takeout kitchens, and institutional meal programs to move away from single-use plastics without sacrificing strength or stackability. We engineer the polymer first, so the tray behaves predictably on machines and keeps changeovers minimal for a cost effective switch away from plastic single-use packaging. It can also be used as compostable meal prep containers with lids
Our Product Range
Milky White Film Resin (EGBF – OP)
Ideal for carry bags, grocery bags, liner bags, pouches/covers and garbage bags where opacity and strength are essential.
Why Choose UKHI’s Compostable Meal Trays?
Leak
Lock
Deep ribs and barrier lid to keep food in place.
Heat
True
Microwavable to 120 °C, freezer-safe to -20 °C.
Scalable on
Existing Machines
Produced on thermoformers, no new molds required.
Customizable
High-definition flexo prints logos, menus and QR codes.
Compost
Fast
Industrial and home compostable, IS 17088 certified.
Cost
Smart
Indian agro-waste feedstock keeps unit price at PP parity.
Technical Advantages
- Microwave safe to 120 °C, freezer stable down to –20 °C range.
- Certified industrial and home, fully compostable within six months.
- Constructed from biopolymer, food-contact compliant with EU 10/2011 standards.
- Rigid 0.5 mm walls withstand heavy gravies without warping or leaks.
| Feature | Typical Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | UKHI Compostable Biopolymer |
| Compostability Standard | Industrial compostable certified |
| Food Contact Compliance | Suitable for hot & cold food |
| Tray Formats | 2, 3, 4, 6-compartment; 700 ml – 1200 ml |
| Structural Integrity | Stackable & robust design |
| Surface Finish | Smooth, printable surface |
| Certification | CPCB approved, ISO/IS 17088 compliant |
| Thermoforming Compatibility | Drop-in on existing lines |
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Made in India,
Made for the Planet
UKHI’s compostable meal trays are manufactured in India using thermoforming biopolymer compounds that optimize cost and logistics for domestic and export markets. Local production means faster deliveries, reduced transport emissions, and highly competitive pricing without sacrificing performance or sustainability.
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FAQs
Our compostable meal trays are made from Indian agro-waste streams. Pricing avoids crude oil swings and import duties. After subtracting India’s EPR fees on conventional plastics, brands land within about 10 % of PP tray cost, better once compostable packaging incentives kick in.
UKHI is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of compostable meal trays in India. All our end products are made from bioplastic. This bio polyester laminate derived from plant feedstocks forms a thin barrier that makes food safe while remaining compostable.
Yes, our compostable meal prep containers with lids are microwave and freezer safe. They are also suitable for both hot and cold foods, like conventional takeaway containers.
Formed trays stored dry and away from direct sunlight keep structural integrity for 18 months. Once lidded with compatible compostable films, ready to eat meals retain barrier properties comparable to LDPE-lined fibre trays. So, they are suitable for chilled distribution up to ten days or frozen storage up to twelve months.
Yes. Our compostable meal trays can withstand microwaves up to 120 °C and brief oven finishes to 180 °C without warping.
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