bagasse round plate india
Bagasse round plates — 6 to 12 inch, compostable.
From 6-inch dessert plates to 12-inch heavy-duty cloud-kitchen plates. Standard and Deep variants for biryani and curry. Compostable and microwave-safe.
- 100% sugarcane bagasse
- Compostable
- Microwave-safe
- Oil & water resistant
- Made in India
Round plates are the flagship category at PulpyWare — sizes from 6-inch dessert plates to 12-inch heavy-duty cloud-kitchen plates, with deep variants for biryani, curry and other saucy dishes. Every plate is 100% sugarcane bagasse, no wax coating, no plastic, and PFAS-free per our manufacturers' test reports. The fibre handles oil and water for the duration of a meal, then composts — typically about 90 days in commercial composting, longer in a home bin.
GSM ranges from 315 (6-inch dessert) to 420 (12-inch heavy-duty and 10-inch family meal). That's a meaningful spread: a 6-inch chaat plate doesn't need the gauge of a curry plate, and pricing each appropriately is how we keep D2C list competitive. The 9-inch standard dinner plate (220 mm dia, 13 g) is what most Indian households reach for — it covers a dal-rice-sabzi-roti meal without crowding.
FDA food-contact certified under 21 CFR §176.170, BPI compostable, EN 13432 compliant, ISO 22000 manufacturing. Microwave-safe for 3 minutes at 700–1000 W. HSN 4823 at 18% GST.
Bagasse round plate vs disposable plastic vs PE-coated paper
Most disposable dinner plates in India are still PP plastic or a PE-lined paper. Bagasse is a common option that's both genuinely compostable and, per our manufacturers' test reports, PFAS-free.
| Dimension | Disposable plastic | PE-coated paper | Bagasse (PulpyWare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source | Petroleum-derived virgin polymer | Virgin paper + polyethylene plastic liner | Sugarcane juice residue — agri-waste, no virgin pulp |
| Compostability | Never composts — 450+ years to break down | Paper rots, PE liner persists as microplastic | ~90 days in commercial composting; longer at home |
| PFAS / forever-chemicals | None added (uses plastic itself) | Many brands use PFAS for oil/grease repellency | PFAS-free per our manufacturers' test reports |
| Microwave safety | Most plastic deforms above 80 °C | PE liner can leach plasticisers when heated | Tested at 700–1000 W for 3 minutes — fibre stays inert |
| Oil & sauce hold | Excellent (it IS plastic) | Excellent — but at the cost of the lining | Excellent for 1 hour — natural fibre absorbs no oil |
| End-of-life | Landfill or ocean — non-degradable | Not recyclable (lined paper isn't accepted in most MRFs) | Backyard compost, municipal organics, or biogas |
Sources cited on our sustainability methodology page.
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Who's buying round plates from PulpyWare?
Families & households
Most households swap one ceramic dinner plate routine out — birthday parties, festival meals, in-law visits where a 12-plate ceramic set won't stretch. The 9-inch standard is the daily driver; pack of 50 lasts the average family 6–8 weeks.
Cloud kitchens & QSR
9-inch curry plate or 10-inch family meal as the platform plate. Stack 50/pack in the dispatch shelf, label-print on the bagasse surface directly. Air-courier eligible so a Bengaluru kitchen can restock from a Friday order by Monday.
Wedding caterers
Wedding buffet line typically runs 9 and 11-inch round plus a 7-inch chaat / starter plate. We've delivered 5,000-plate orders to single-event clients with free shipping above the HORECA threshold and verified-buyer pricing.
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Bagasse round plate specifications
Standard plates (6/7/9/10/11/12 inch)
- Diameter: 152 mm (6 inch) to 305 mm (12 inch)
- GSM: 315 (6 inch) to 385 (10 inch standard)
- Rim height: 12–18 mm
- Weight: 7 g (6 inch) to 22 g (12 inch)
- Microwave-safe to 3 min at 700–1000 W
Deep plates (6/9 inch Deep)
- Higher rim wall — ~22 mm (vs ~15 mm standard)
- Thicker GSM (385) for sauce-heavy dishes
- Holds biryani, curry, gravy without runoff
- Same diameter as the standard variant
- Stackable for storage and dispatch
- Slightly higher unit cost vs standard
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
Are bagasse round plates microwave-safe?
Yes — PulpyWare round plates can be microwaved for up to 3 minutes at 700–1000 W (manufacturer specification). Standing oil at temperature is fine. For longer durations, switch to a ceramic plate; bagasse doesn't deform but the cellulose fibre will eventually soften.
How long does a bagasse round plate take to compost?
In commercial composting it typically breaks down in about 90 days (manufacturer data); a home compost bin takes longer and depends on moisture, heat and turning. In a landfill or general-waste bin (oxygen-starved), much slower — segregate organics at source so the compostability claim actually pays off.
What's the difference between 9-inch and 9-inch Deep?
Both are 9-inch diameter, but the Deep variant has a higher rim wall (~22 mm vs ~15 mm) and a thicker GSM (385). Pick Deep for biryani, gravy-heavy curries, or anything where you want a moat to keep sauce from running off — it costs slightly more per plate but the food-handling experience is noticeably better.
Can I put a bagasse plate in the dishwasher?
No — bagasse plates are single-use disposables, not reusable tableware. The fibre absorbs water and weakens. If you need a reusable round plate, look at ceramic or stainless. PulpyWare's value-add is the disposable use-case where ceramic isn't practical (events, takeaway, cloud kitchen, large gatherings).
Do bagasse plates leak with very oily food like vada or samosa?
No — the GSM grades on this category are tuned for Indian oily snacks. Our manufacturers specify oil resistance for the length of a meal. For sauces and gravies that pool, the Deep variants give you a higher sidewall.
Are these plates suitable for hot food right off the stove?
Yes — bagasse handles hot food up to ~95 °C contact temperature without softening. A fresh-off-the-tawa roti or a ladle of dal goes straight on. We do recommend letting deep-fried food drip on a paper towel for 30 seconds first so excess oil doesn't pool.
Other questions? See our general FAQ or contact our team.
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