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A 1300ml paper salad bowl is designed for extra-large single-serve or generous meal-size portions. It is commonly used for salads, rice bowls, poke bowls, cold noodles, pasta, fruit portions, desserts, side dishes, and takeaway meals. For buyers building a wider foodservice range, 1300ml can be paired with 500ml, 750ml, 1000ml, 1090ml, and 1200ml paper salad bowls.

A 1000ml rectangular paper salad bowl is designed for large single-serve or meal portions. It is commonly used for salads, rice bowls, sushi-style meals, cold noodles, pasta, desserts, side dishes, and takeaway meals. For buyers building a wider rectangular bowl range, 1000ml can be paired with 500ml, 650ml, and 750ml rectangular paper bowls.

Item Product Name Paper Weight Product Size (Top*Bottom*High) Pcs/ CTN Carton Size (cm) PE-RK500 500ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 41 300 52 26 46 PE-RK650 650ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 52 300 52 26 47 PE-RK750 750ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 57 300 52 26 46 PE-RK1000 1000ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 75 300 52 26 47 Lid Options Paper Lid Kraft / White 173 x 121 300 65 27 54 PP Lid 9g (microwaveable for hot) 173 x 121 300 39.5 38 41 PET Lid 11.5g (clear transparent for cold) 173 x 121 300 39.5 38 41 Film Coated Options PE(single) Single 18gsm PE (100% recyclable, this is the normal choice type) PE(double) Double 18gsm PE (available for ice, cold, and freezer) PLA Single 31gsm PLA (100% biodegradable & Compostable) Lid Options for Paper, PP and PET For 1000ml rectangular paper salad bowls, paper lids support a consistent kraft or white paper packaging appearance for salad shops, cafés, catering brands, and eco-style foodservice programs. PP lids are practical for hot food handling, microwaveable use, stacking, and transport stability when large rice bowls, noodles, and takeaway meals need secure closure. PET lids provide clear visibility for cold salads, sushi-style meals, deli displays, supermarket ready meals, and grab-and-go food. For buyers comparing plastic-reduction packaging technologies, our water-based coated paper bowls with lids page provides a useful reference for coating structure, lid matching, and manufacturer supply capability.

PLA cups are made from plants, not petroleum, which means their production can generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional plastic. Studies show that producing PLA emits significantly less CO₂ than producing materials like PET​ , PLA cups manufacturer China. One life-cycle analysis found PLA had up to a 75% lower carbon footprint compared to many fossil-based plastics​. This helps businesses reduce their environmental impact — PLA cups manufacturer China.

PLA is free of toxic chemicals like BPA or phthalates that can be found in some plastics. It’s considered food-safe and does not impart any off-tastes. Moreover, industry certifications (ASTM D6400, BPI, etc.) ensure that certified PLA cups meet strict standards for compostability and material health , PLA cups manufacturer China. For example, many PLA cup products are certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to meet composting standards​, indicating they will break down properly without toxic residues.