Kraft Paper Bento Lunch Box with Bamboo Cutlery Compartment — Biodegradable Food Packaging
Quick Specs
| Category | Kraft eco boxes |
|---|---|
| Material | Kraft Board 350-450gsm / PLA Coating / Soy-Based Ink / Bamboo Cutlery |
| MOQ | 1000 units |
| Price | $0.45-2.20/pc |
| Certification | ISO 9001, FSC, Compostable (EN 13432), Food-Safe (EU 1935/2004) |
| Sample | 3-5 days |
| Production | 7-15 days |
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Sustainable kraft paper bento lunch box with integrated bamboo cutlery compartment, manufactured by Guangdong Bincai Color Printing Co., Ltd. — Diamond Member on Made-in-China.com since 2015, Audited Supplier. Made from FSC-certified kraft board with PLA (polylactic acid) moisture barrier, printed with soy-based inks. Fully compostable in industrial composting facilities within 90 days. Designed for takeaway, meal prep delivery, corporate catering, and eco-conscious food service.
Features
- FSC-certified 350-450gsm kraft board — natural brown kraft with visible fiber texture
- PLA (polylactic acid) interior coating — plant-based moisture and grease barrier, no petroleum plastics
- Soy-based ink printing — non-toxic, renewable, compostable alongside the board
- Integrated bamboo cutlery slot — holds disposable bamboo fork, knife, and spoon set
- 3-compartment or 4-compartment tray design — separates main course, sides, and sauce/dressing
- Locking tab closure — no adhesive, no plastic, fully mechanical closure
- Optional clear PLA window for product visibility without plastic
- Microwave-safe (up to 100°C) and refrigerator/freezer safe
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management, EN 13432 compostable certified, EU 1935/2004 food-safe
- 22 years experience, 18,000 sqm factory, 1.7M boxes daily output
Applications
| Industry | Application | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Meal Prep Delivery | Weekly meal prep subscription services | Compostable — aligns with sustainability-focused meal prep brand values |
| Corporate Catering | Office lunch boxes for corporate events and daily catering | Integrated cutlery compartment eliminates need for separate plastic utensil packs |
| Takeaway & Food Delivery | Restaurant takeaway bento boxes — Asian, Western, fusion cuisines | PLA coating handles hot, saucy, and oily foods without leaking for 4+ hours |
| School & Institutional | School lunch programs, hospital meal service, senior care | Food-safe certified (EU 1935/2004), no BPA, phthalate-free |
| Eco-Conscious Retail | Pre-packaged fresh meals in supermarket deli and grab-and-go sections | Clear PLA window option allows customers to see food without opening |
| Made-in-China B2B Wholesale | OEM sustainable food packaging for global food service brands | MOQ 1000, custom print and compartment design, competitive factory-direct pricing |
Customization Options
| Option | Available Choices |
|---|---|
| Board Weight | 350gsm (light-duty, cold food), 400gsm (standard), or 450gsm (heavy-duty, hot food) |
| Barrier Coating | PLA coating (standard — compostable), aqueous dispersion coating, or PE-free water-based barrier |
| Compartments | 2-compartment, 3-compartment (standard), or 4-compartment with sauce/dressing cup recess |
| Cutlery Slot | Single slot for fork, double slot for fork + spoon, or triple slot for fork + knife + spoon |
| Bamboo Cutlery | Included with box — fork, knife, spoon, or chopsticks — wrapped in kraft paper band |
| Printing | 1-color soy ink (standard), 2-color, or full CMYK flexo — brand logo, nutritional info, heating instructions |
| Exterior Finish | Natural kraft (standard), white kraft top layer, or clay-coated for sharper print quality |
| Window | No window (standard), PLA window (top or side), or die-cut open window |
| Closure | Locking tab (standard), tuck-top, or sleeve band |
| Custom Sizes | 200×150×50mm (single meal) to 280×200×65mm (large bento) — custom die tooling available |
| MOQ | 1000 units (standard), 3000+ (custom compartment layout or specialty barrier coating) |
Production Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Kraft Board | FSC-certified kraft — 350-450gsm, virgin long-fiber kraft, natural brown color |
| PLA Coating | Aqueous PLA dispersion — 15-20 g/m² application weight, heat-sealable, compostable per EN 13432 |
| Die-Cutting | Bobst automatic flatbed die-cutter — ±0.3mm precision for compartment dividers and cutlery slot |
| Creasing & Folding | Automatic folder-gluer with pre-creasing — sharp fold lines, ±0.5mm fold registration |
| Soy-Based Ink | Vegetable-based offset ink — >20% soy oil content, low VOC, compostable pigment load |
| Bamboo Cutlery | Natural bamboo — untreated and food-safe, 160mm length, individually kraft-wrapped |
| PLA Window | 30μm transparent PLA film — heat-sealed to interior, compostable, clarity >90% transmission |
| Adhesive | Water-based PVA adhesive, solvent-free — used only on exterior tabs, no food contact |
| Compostability | EN 13432 certified — ≥90% disintegration in 12 weeks, ≥90% biodegradation in 6 months |
| ISO 9001 | Full batch traceability — board FSC certificate, PLA lot, ink batch, QC sign-off |
Quality Assurance
| Inspection Point | Method | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Board weight | Grammage scale — 10 samples per batch | As specified ±5% |
| Board caliper | Digital micrometer | As specified ±0.05mm |
| PLA coating weight | Gravimetric — coat vs uncoat | 15-20 g/m² |
| Grease resistance | Kit test — 3M Cobb test | Kit level ≥8 at 60°C, 30 min |
| Water resistance | Cobb test — 30 min | ≤20 g/m² absorption |
| Leak test | Fill with water, 60° tilt — 4 hours | No leakage through seams or corners |
| Compartment fold accuracy | Fold and assemble — 20 units per batch | All compartments form correctly, no tearing at crease lines |
| Bamboo cutlery fit | Insert cutlery into slot — 20 units | Snug fit, no forced insertion, cutlery wrap intact |
| Print legibility | Visual under D50 | All text readable, no smudging, soy ink fully cured |
| Compostability | EN 13432 third-party certification | Valid certificate on file, renewed annually |
| Food contact safety | EU 1935/2004 migration test | Overall migration ≤10 mg/dm², specific migration limits met |
| Overall appearance | Visual under D50 | No stains, crease defects, or coating irregularities |
FAQ
Q: Is this bento box truly compostable — what happens to the PLA coating?
A: Yes — the entire box is certified compostable per EN 13432 (European standard for industrial composting). The PLA coating — derived from corn starch or sugarcane — biodegrades alongside the kraft board in industrial composting facilities at 58°C ±2°C with controlled humidity. Complete disintegration occurs within 12 weeks, and ≥90% biodegradation (conversion to CO₂, water, and biomass) within 6 months. We provide the EN 13432 certificate from TÜV or DIN CERTCO with every order. Note: this product requires industrial composting — it will NOT break down in a home compost pile or marine environment at the same rate.
Q: How well does the PLA-coated kraft board handle hot, saucy, and oily foods — will it leak?
A: The PLA coating creates a continuous moisture and grease barrier that withstands hot foods up to 100°C. In our testing, the box holds saucy dishes (curry, pasta with tomato sauce, stir-fry with oil) for 4+ hours at ambient temperature without softening, leaking, or grease staining through the board. For extended hot-holding (>4 hours at >80°C), we recommend the 450gsm heavy-duty board option. The locking-tab closure and folded-corner construction provide additional mechanical leak protection at seam lines. Freezer-to-microwave performance: the box can go directly from freezer (-20°C) to microwave (reheat at ≤800W for ≤3 minutes).
Q: Can we brand the box with our restaurant logo and customize the compartment layout for our specific menu items?
A: Absolutely. Logo printing is available in 1-color, 2-color, or full CMYK flexo/offset using soy-based inks. Branding areas include the lid exterior, lid interior, and side panels. For compartment customization, our die-board engineering team designs the layout based on your menu items — for example, a large main compartment + two small side compartments + a circular sauce cup recess. New compartment tooling requires a new die-board (7-10 days, included in sampling) and MOQ of 3000 units. We can also print heating instructions, nutritional information, and QR codes linking to your menu or sustainability story.
Q: What certifications do you hold and can you provide documentation for our sustainability claims?
A: We hold FSC chain-of-custody certification (certificate available upon request) for the kraft board, EN 13432 compostability certification (TÜV/DIN CERTCO) for the complete box, and EU 1935/2004 food contact safety compliance documentation. Our factory is ISO 9001:2015 certified with full batch traceability. We provide a documentation package with every order: FSC certificate, EN 13432 certificate, EU 1935/2004 declaration of compliance, and ISO 9001 certificate. This documentation supports your own sustainability marketing claims and regulatory compliance in EU, UK, and North American markets.
MOQ 1000 units. Bento box samples available within 7 days. Lead time 15-25 days. Phone: +86-18934352881. Email: qo82@icloud.com.
Why Choose Bincai
22 years · ISO 9001 · FSC Certified · 1.7M boxes/day · 200+ global brands
| 🏭 Experience | 22 years since 2003 |
| 📐 Factory | 18,000m² (10,000+8,000 smart factory) with KBA & Heidelberg presses |
| ✅ Quality | ISO 9001:2015 certified |
| 🌿 Eco | FSC certified sustainable materials |
| 🚀 Capacity | 1.7M+ color boxes + 220K+ gift boxes daily |
| 🎨 Custom | Any size, color, finish, insert |
| 📦 MOQ | 500-1000 pcs, trial orders accepted |
| 🆓 Sample | Free pre-production sample (freight collect) |
| 🌍 Shipping | Worldwide DHL/FedEx/UPS/Sea |
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