compostable paper cutlery india
Compostable paper cutlery — disclosed honestly, not bagasse.
158 mm tablespoon, fork and knife; 95 mm dessert spoon. Food-grade paper at 800 GSM from FSC-certified mills. No plastic film, compostable.
- Food-grade paper
- Compostable
- No plastic film
- Made in India
Material disclosure first: this category is food-grade compostable paper, not bagasse. PulpyWare's other 10 categories are 100% sugarcane bagasse fibre — but disposable paper cutlery is the format that holds up best in this size class. We carry it because the alternative is plastic, and we are not going to recommend plastic. The cutlery is FSC-certified paper at 800 GSM, fully compostable, no PFAS.
The range includes a 158 mm tablespoon, fork and knife (full-size cutlery for mains), and a 95 mm dessert spoon (ice cream, dessert, small bowls). All four are stiff enough to handle dal, rice, sabzi, biryani, and the dryness/wetness of typical Indian meal types. For very rigorous cutting tasks (steak, hard fruit), pair the knife with a sharper edge or step up to wooden cutlery.
Compostable — composting time depends on conditions. The thicker GSM is what gives the cutlery rigidity. Made by manufacturers with FDA food-contact compliance. HSN classification is pending CA confirmation (the supplier catalog notes "+18% GST extra on paper cutlery" — ambiguous, requires sign-off; we'll surface the final HSN code on each PDP once confirmed).
Paper cutlery vs disposable plastic vs PE-coated paper
This category is food-grade paper, not bagasse — but the compostability advantage over plastic still applies.
| Dimension | Disposable plastic | PE-coated paper | Bagasse (PulpyWare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source | Petroleum-derived virgin polymer | Paper + plastic film coating | Food-grade paper, 800 GSM (FSC-certified mills) |
| Compostability | Never composts | Paper rots, film persists as microplastic | Compostable; time varies with conditions |
| PFAS | None added | Some brands use PFAS in food-grade paper | No plastic film or wax |
| Rigidity for Indian food | Brittle — snaps under pressure | Stiff — but plasticised | 800 GSM holds dal, rice, sabzi without bending |
| End-of-life | Landfill or ocean | Not recyclable in most MRFs | Home compost, organics bin, biogas |
Sources cited on our sustainability methodology page.
Shop cutlery
Tap any product for pack sizes, GSM, dimensions and live stock.
Who's buying cutlery from PulpyWare?
Cloud kitchens
Fork + spoon + knife + napkin bundled as a 4-piece delivery kit. The 158 mm tablespoon handles dal, biryani and rice; the dessert spoon covers raita and pickle. Cheaper per kit than the wooden alternative without sacrificing biodegradability.
Wedding & event catering
Full-size 158 mm fork + spoon set is the buffet-line standard for Indian weddings. 800 GSM rigidity handles 4-5 hours on the buffet without softening. We've delivered 10,000-set orders 48 hours from confirmation.
Office canteens
Daily-use canteen cutlery for the office lunch. Compostable in the canteen's organics bin. No washing, no missing-spoon problem, no plastic in the corporate sustainability report.
Buying by the carton? Apply for HORECA pricing →
PulpyWare paper cutlery specifications
SKUs and dimensions
- Tablespoon: 158 mm full-size, 800 GSM
- Fork: 158 mm full-size, 800 GSM
- Knife: 158 mm full-size, 800 GSM
- Dessert spoon: 95 mm, 700 GSM
- Paper from FSC-certified mills (per our manufacturer)
- Stackable 1000/pack
Performance
- Rigidity: holds dal / rice / sabzi without bending
- Hot food contact: 90 °C+ for 30 min
- Knife edge: handles cucumber, tomato, soft cheese
- Not rated for hard cutting (steak, raw carrot)
- Compostable
- No plastic film, no wax
Material & manufacturing
- 100% sugarcane bagasse pulp — no wax, no plastic lining; PFAS-free per manufacturer test reports
- Moulded under high heat + pressure — no plastic-coated extruder
- Naturally chlorine-free — no bleaching needed for cream colour
- Made in India — manufactured under GMP-grade processes
- HSN 4823 · GST 18% (tax-inclusive pricing)
- Air-courier eligible — 2–10 day pan-India delivery
Frequently asked questions
Why is the cutlery paper instead of bagasse?
Honest answer: bagasse pulp doesn't mould well at the thin, rigid cross-section of a fork tine or knife edge. Food-grade paper at 800 GSM does — and it's still fully compostable, no PFAS, no plastic. We disclose the material upfront because anti-greenwashing means no one should buy 'bagasse cutlery' by accident.
Is the paper cutlery strong enough for Indian food?
Yes — 800 GSM handles dal, rice, sabzi, biryani, chowmein, curry without bending. The knife handles cucumber, tomato, soft cheese. For hard cutting (steak, raw carrots, hard fruit), use a wooden cutlery instead.
How long does paper cutlery take to compost?
It's compostable — how long it takes depends on your compost conditions (commercial composting is faster than a home bin). Paper fibre breaks down into soil amendment like other plant fibre.
Can I bundle cutlery into kits for delivery?
Yes — fork + spoon + knife + napkin is a common cloud-kitchen kit. For B2B reorders we can pre-bundle on request; mail sales@pulpyware.in with quantity and SKU mix.
Other questions? See our general FAQ or contact our team.
Cloud kitchens · Caterers · Cafés · Restaurants
Bulk-ordering for a kitchen or event?
HORECA-verified accounts get ~20% off D2C list, NET-15 invoice terms and free shipping on every order.
Cross-shop: round plates · bowls · containers · wedding catering