2oz Compostable Paper Portion Pot - Widely Recyclable Condiment Container with Optional Lid

Foodservice operations, takeaway establishments, and food sampling applications require portion control solutions that balance functionality with environmental responsibility. The CupsDirect 2oz paper portion pot delivers mainstream recyclability through conventional paper recycling infrastructure whilst maintaining certified compostability credentials, providing versatile condiment, sauce, and sampling applications with optional leak-proof lid compatibility.

Sustainable Construction Specifications

Material Composition:

Paper construction engineered for food contact applications. White finish with printed recycling and composting messaging communicates environmental credentials directly to end users.

Dual End-of-Life Credentials:

Certified commercially compostable to EN 13432 standard for industrial composting facilities. Simultaneously optimised for mainstream paper recycling ♼ through conventional recycling equipment, enabling high-grade paper fibre recovery and supporting circular economy principles where material can be recycled multiple times.

Recycling Certification:

Materials certified suitable for mainstream recycling by the Waste and Materials Union (WMU). Recycling suitability influenced by product soiling at disposal—heavily soiled packaging may benefit from composting route whilst clean or lightly soiled containers access standard paper recycling streams.

Capacity Specification:

Nominal 2oz capacity. Independent testing indicates slightly under 2oz fill volume at brim—refer to dimensional specifications for precise volume guidance to ensure accurate portion control for operational planning.

Regulatory Compliance:

Complies with EU food contact regulations, ensuring safety for direct food contact across sauces, condiments, and sampling applications. Manufactured to ISO quality management and BRC (British Retail Consortium) food safety standards.

Optional Lid System:

Compatible snap-close lid available separately (listed below). Profiled top design facilitates shelf stacking of assembled units, optimising storage density. Lid creates leak-proof seal for sauced applications and secure transportation.

Packaging Configuration:

1,000 pots per case, organised as 20 packs of 50 pieces. Multi-pack configuration supports inventory management flexibility and facilitates partial case usage for varied operational requirements.

Environmental Leadership Advantages

• Mainstream Recycling Access - Optimisation for conventional paper recycling equipment enables widespread kerbside and commercial recycling participation, providing genuinely accessible end-of-life solutions compared to materials requiring specialist facilities.
• Circular Economy Support - High-grade paper fibre recovery through standard recycling infrastructure enables multiple material lifecycle iterations, maximising resource value and minimising virgin material demand.
• Flexible Disposal Pathways - Dual compostability and recyclability credentials provide appropriate disposal routes based on soiling levels—clean containers access recycling streams whilst heavily soiled units suit composting, optimising material recovery across usage scenarios.
• Plastic Elimination - Complete paper construction replaces petroleum-based plastic portion pots, supporting plastic reduction commitments and addressing regulatory pressures around single-use plastics.
• Customer Communication - Printed recycling and composting messaging educates end users on proper disposal, increasing correct disposal behaviour and supporting waste diversion from landfill.

Operational Advantages

• Versatile Application Range - Suitable for sauces, chutneys, pickles, dressings, dried herbs, food samples, condiments, and portion-controlled accompaniments across hot and cold food service.
• Optional Leak-Proof Sealing - Compatible snap-close lid system (sold separately) enables secure sauce containment for takeaway and delivery applications, preventing spillage during transportation.
• Stackable Storage Efficiency - Profiled lid design (when used) supports vertical stacking of assembled units, maximising refrigerated storage capacity and prep area organisation.
• Portion Control Precision - Consistent 2oz capacity supports standardised portioning protocols, controlling food costs and ensuring consistent customer experience across service occasions.
• Quality Assurance Standards - ISO and BRC manufacturing certification provides confidence in dimensional consistency, food safety compliance, and production quality control.
• High-Volume Supply - 1,000-unit case quantity supports extended operational periods between reordering for high-volume establishments whilst maintaining manageable storage footprint.

Target Applications

Ideal for Condiment and Sampling Operations: Quick-service restaurants, takeaway establishments, delicatessens, food trucks, catering operations, coffee shops, salad bars, food sampling initiatives, farmers' markets, event catering, and any foodservice operation requiring portion-controlled condiment service, sauce accompaniments, or product sampling with demonstrable environmental credentials.

Environmental Leadership: The combination of mainstream paper recycling optimisation, certified compostability, circular economy support, and flexible disposal pathways based on soiling levels establishes this portion pot as a comprehensive sustainable solution that balances operational requirements with accessible environmental responsibility.

Fill Volume Guidance

Whilst manufacturer specifications indicate 2oz capacity, independent testing confirms slightly under 2oz fill volume at brim level. Operators should reference precise dimensional specifications (detailed in product tables above) when establishing portion control protocols to ensure accurate volume allocation and cost management in operational planning.

Please Note:

> Optional snap-close lids sold separately—refer to compatible lid listings below for leak-proof sealing capability
> Actual fill capacity measures slightly under manufacturer's nominal 2oz specification—consult dimensional tables for precise volume guidance