6 Inch Square Plate
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Why choose PulpyWare
- Compostable
- Microwave Safe
- Water & Oil Resistant
- Food-Grade
- Renewable Plant Fibers
- Made from Agri-Waste
- Exceptional Quality
- PFAS-Free*
* PFAS-free per our manufacturers' test reports.
Buying by the carton? HORECA pricing + freight quotes.
Request →Free pan-India delivery on orders ≥ ₹999 (GST inclusive). Typically 2–4 days to metros, 5–8 days to tier-2/3 cities, 6–10 days to NE, J&K, Ladakh and A&N.
Description
Bleached white bagasse plate in a square 152 × 152 mm format, 8.5 g. The modern alternative to a round plate — used by cafés and QSRs that want a contemporary presentation, and by event caterers for themed setups. Compostable, microwave-safe, plastic-free.
Specifications
- Material
- 100% Sugarcane Bagasse
- Finish
- Bleached white
- Dimensions
- 152.4 × 152.4 × 30 mm
- Weight (per piece)
- 8.5 g
- Grammage
- 385 gsm
- Wall thickness
- 0.55 mm
- Carton quantity
- 1000 pcs/carton
- Origin
- Made in India
- HSN Code
- 4823 · GST 18%
Shipping & Delivery
- • Pan-India delivery via Shiprocket's multi-courier network.
- • Free delivery on orders above ₹999.
- • Typical dispatch within 24 business hours.
- • GST invoice auto-generated on confirmation.
- • Bulk/pallet shipping available — see Wholesale.
Key highlights
- 100% Sugarcane Bagasse
- 152.4 × 152.4 × 30 mm
- 8.5 g per piece
- 385 gsm stock
- Modern square plating — café and event service
- Compostable — typically about 90 days in commercial composting; longer at home
- PFAS-free per manufacturer test reports · no plastic lining
- Manufacturer certifications: FDA food-contact, BPI, EN 13432, ISO 22000
- HSN 4823 · GST 18%
- Made in India — agricultural sugarcane bagasse residue
Where it's used
The applications 6 Inch Square Plate is best suited for, and what to expect in each.
Modern plating & café service
The square plate gives a contemporary plate-presentation alternative to the classic round format — sandwiches, salads, sushi and dessert portions photograph better on a square. Bagasse stock with a clean rolled edge reads premium against linen or wood-board styling.
Sushi, sandwich & dessert presentation
Used by sandwich-bar, sushi-counter and patisserie brands for in-house plate-up and grab-and-go counter display. The 6 and 7-inch square sizes are tuned to fit a club sandwich, a sushi tasting platter or a 4-piece dessert plate without empty whitespace.
Wedding catering & corporate events
Modern wedding caterers and corporate-event operators pair square plates with traditional round thalis for visual contrast on long buffet lines. The square format also fits the rectangular event-catering chafer-dish and dispenser footprint better than a round plate.
Takeaway & cloud-kitchen plating
Cloud-kitchen brands serving sandwich/wrap/poke bowls use the square plate as the in-bag plating format. Stacks compactly inside delivery insulated bags — the right-angled geometry packs tighter than a round plate, which is why cloud-kitchen ops teams prefer it for high-volume routes.
Packaging & order quantities
Available pack formats from retail to export pallet. Custom retail-print packaging is available above 500 units.
| Pack size | Best for |
|---|---|
| Pack of 25 | Trial pack — first-time buyers, party / event one-time use, sampling a new format before scaling up. |
| Pack of 50 | Standard pack — most popular size. Small to mid-size kitchens, weekend entertaining, monthly home replenishment. |
| Pack of 100 | Value pack — best per-piece price for D2C buyers. Heavy home users, large families, small caterers & cafés. |
| HORECA Verified — bulk carton pricing | Restaurants, cloud kitchens, caterers & facilities — ~20% off list, freight quoted via /horeca/apply |
| Custom retail print (5,000+ units) | Brand co-branded retail packaging, corporate gifting hampers, event-specific co-pack runs |
How to use 6 inch square plate
A simple step-by-step for first-time users — applies to typical home and small-commercial use.
- 1Unstack from the sleeve
Plates nest cleanly in sleeves of 25 / 50. Take one off the top; the matte finish doesn't stick to the next plate even when stored in a humid commercial kitchen.
- 2Plate up — modern presentation
Square plates pair with linen napkin and wood-board styling for modern café presentation. The flat geometry is sized for sushi, sandwich, salad and dessert — keeps the plate-up tidy with no curved-rim spillover.
- 3Microwave reheat (optional)
Safe for microwave reheat at high power for 60–90 seconds. The bagasse stock holds shape and doesn't warp under standard household microwave loads.
- 4Compost after use
Single-stream organic / wet-waste disposal. Compostable — in commercial composting it typically breaks down in about 90 days (manufacturer data); home composting takes longer. Pairs with any bagasse cutlery, cup or bowl in the same waste stream.
Storage & shelf life
Store sealed cartons in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, water and strong-smelling chemicals. Bagasse pulp is naturally absorbent — kept sealed it holds its food-contact and structural rating; left open near a damp wall or fragrance source, it'll pick up moisture and ambient odours over time. Sealed sleeves of square plates hold their food-contact rating for 24 months. Once opened, finish within 6 months. Store away from the kitchen-line steam zone — repeated humidity cycling can dull the natural matte finish over time.
Why square plates for this?
Bagasse square plates are the modern-presentation upgrade from polystyrene and laminated paperboard. Sturdier wall geometry, microwave-safe, and the natural off-white finish photographs better against linen / wood-board styling than the gloss-white laminated rivals. Composts as a single bagasse stream.
Compare all materials →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 6 Inch Square Plate. Don't see yours? Contact us or check the full FAQ.
Why bagasse for square plates?
Bagasse is the fibrous residue left after sugarcane juice extraction — an agricultural byproduct that used to be burned in the field. Moulded into tableware, it gives a single-material pulp vessel with built-in water and oil resistance (no PE / PLA inner film), microwave use per manufacturer specification, and a compostable end-of-life (typically about 90 days in commercial composting). Versus polystyrene: composts instead of lingering for centuries. Versus PLA bioplastics: plain plant fibre, no bioplastic. Versus PE-coated paperboard: composts as a single stream — no liner separation pass.
Is it compostable, and how do I dispose of it?
Single-stream organic / wet-waste disposal. Compostable — in commercial composting it typically breaks down in about 90 days (manufacturer data); home composting takes longer. The plate is a single bagasse pulp piece — composts cleanly without any liner separation step.
What does a "Pack of 25" pack contain?
Pack of 25 ships 25 pieces of the 6 Inch Square Plate (152.4 × 152.4 × 30 mm · 385 gsm · 8.5 g/piece). For a typical use pattern in this category, expect 2–3 weeks at home trial usage; 3–4 days at small-café service usage. Step up to the larger pack at checkout for the best per-piece price.
Can I microwave, oven-heat or freeze this?
Microwave: yes — up to 3 minutes at 700–1000 W (manufacturer specification). Freezer: fine for short-term storage. Please don't use bagasse in a conventional oven unless the product page says otherwise.
What certifications apply to this product?
Certifications are held by our manufacturing partners, not by PulpyWare, and vary by manufacturer and product line. For this product our manufacturers hold: FDA, BPI, EN13432, ISO22000. It is PFAS-free per our manufacturers' test reports. PulpyWare doesn't run its own lab tests — ask us and we'll request the manufacturer's certificate or test report for the products you're buying.
Do you ship pan-India? How long does delivery take?
Yes — pan-India delivery via Shiprocket's multi-courier network. Free delivery on orders ≥ ₹999 (GST inclusive). Typical metro delivery: 2–4 business days. Tier-2 / tier-3: 4–6 days. North-East, J&K, Ladakh, A&N: 6–10 days. GST 2.0 compliant tax invoice auto-generated on order confirmation; cash-on-delivery available up to ₹1,500 for signed-in customers.
Do you offer HORECA / bulk pricing for restaurants and caterers?
Yes — the HORECA Verified tier runs ~20% below D2C list across the entire bagasse range. Apply at /horeca/apply with GSTIN + Food Business Operator (FBO) licence; verification typically completes within 1 business day. The HORECA tier is built for restaurants, cloud kitchens, caterers, hotel chains, corporate canteens and institutional buyers. Custom co-branded retail packaging available for 5,000+ unit orders.
Is GST applicable, and what is the HSN code?
Yes — GST is applied at 18% under HSN 4823 (paper and paperboard articles — bagasse moulded pulp serving products). CGST + SGST split for intra-state, IGST for inter-state. A GST 2.0 compliant tax invoice is auto-generated on order confirmation. All prices on the site are tax-inclusive.
