bagasse square plate india
Bagasse square plates — modern plating, compostable.
385 GSM, about 153 mm square: the 6-inch (30 mm deep) for saucier starters, the shallow 7-inch QSR (20 mm) for flat plating. Microwave-safe, compostable.
- 100% sugarcane bagasse
- Compostable
- Microwave-safe
- Oil & water resistant
- Made in India
Square plates are the modern-plating workhorse — sharper visual lines than round, more usable surface for the same footprint, and a look that reads "café-grade" on a takeaway image. PulpyWare's square range has two plates of about the same footprint (~153 mm): the deeper 6-inch and the shallower 7-inch QSR (the supplier's trade name), all 100% bagasse, all microwave-safe, all compostable (typically about 90 days in commercial composting).
GSM is tuned to 385 — the same gauge that makes our 9-inch round the household standard, applied to a more demanding shape. Square plates see torque at the four corners during stacking and dispatch; the higher GSM keeps them from cracking under stack load.
Made by manufacturing partners certified for FDA food-contact compliance, BPI, EN 13432 and ISO 22000; PFAS-free per manufacturer test reports. HSN 4823 at 18% GST.
Bagasse square plate vs disposable plastic vs PE-coated paper
| 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 square plates from PulpyWare?
Fusion-cuisine restaurants
Cafés and modern Indian kitchens use square plates for the visual signal alone — they read 'modern' on a delivery image. The shallow 7-inch QSR suits flat plating; the deeper 6-inch holds saucier starters and small plates.
Cloud kitchens
Square fits a square delivery box better than round, so cloud kitchens lose less corrugate volume per dispatch. At about 153 mm across, both square plates fit a standard 8 × 8 inch delivery box.
Event catering
Square buffet plates work for modern Indian, pan-Asian, and fusion events where the catering brief asks for a more contemporary look than traditional round thali. Free shipping above the HORECA threshold.
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Bagasse square plate specifications
Dimensions
- 6 inch: 152 × 152 mm, 30 mm deep, ~8.5 g
- 7 inch QSR: 153 × 153 mm, 20 mm deep, ~8.5 g (supplier trade name — same footprint as the 6-inch, shallower)
- Wall thickness: 0.55 mm
- GSM: 385 across the range
- Sleeves of 50; 1,000 per carton
Performance
- Microwave-safe to 3 min at 700–1000 W
- Hot food contact to ~95 °C
- Oil-resistant for the length of a meal (manufacturer specification)
- Print-safe surface for label or logo
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
What's the difference between the 6-inch and 7-inch square?
Mostly depth. Both are 385 GSM bagasse with about the same footprint — the 6-inch is 152 × 152 mm and 30 mm deep; the "7-inch QSR" (the supplier's trade name) is 153 × 153 mm and only 20 mm deep. Pick the 6-inch for saucier starters and chaat, the QSR for flat plating such as sandwiches, sliders and desserts. Neither is a 7-inch (178 mm) plate — for a bigger plate, see our round plates up to 12 inch.
Why pick square over round?
Three reasons. First, more usable plating surface for the same footprint. Second, it fits a square delivery box better than round, so cloud kitchens lose less corrugate volume per dispatch. Third, square reads 'modern' for fusion-cuisine and café branding — round can feel default and old-school.
Are corners a weak point on bagasse?
On a cheap imported low-GSM square, yes — that's where most knock-off plates crack on stacking. Our square range is moulded at 385 GSM (same as our 9-inch round) precisely to handle corner-stress under transit and stacking.
Are square plates microwave-safe?
Yes — up to 3 minutes at 700–1000 W per manufacturer specification. Same thermal-stability spec applies as our round plates. Standing oil is fine; for longer durations switch to ceramic.
Can I print my brand logo on these?
Yes — bagasse takes food-safe ink well. Custom-print runs need a minimum quantity (typically 10,000 plates per artwork) and a 3–4 week lead time. Contact us at HORECA pricing for details.
Other questions? See our general FAQ or contact our team.
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