Mini Kraft Paper Portion Pots - PE-Lined Sauce and Sample Containers For takeaway operations, food service establishments, and catering businesses requiring versatile portion control packaging with natural aesthetic appeal, this kraft paper portion pot range delivers PE-lined leak protection in four capacity options from 1oz through 4oz. Manufactured to ISO and BRC standards with durable kraft paperboard construction, the pots provide an alternative to conventional PP plastic portion containers whilst maintaining reliable sealing performance through optional paper or PET lid configurations. The natural kraft appearance communicates environmental awareness appropriate for sauce service, dips, dressings, food samples, and diverse portioning applications across hot and cold menu offerings. Product Specifications Material Construction: Durable kraft paperboard with polyethylene (PE) lining providing effective leak prevention and moisture barrier performance. The PE lining ensures reliable containment for liquid and semi-liquid contents whilst the kraft exterior delivers natural aesthetic that appeals to environmentally conscious consumers. Capacity Range: Four size options supporting diverse portioning requirements: 1oz (30ml) - Individual sauce portions, samples, and condiment servings 2oz (60ml) - Standard dip portions and dressing servings 3oz (90ml) - Generous sauce servings and side portions 4oz (118ml) - Large dip containers and substantial side servings Lid Configuration: Optional lids available in paper or PET materials as separate purchase, both engineered for snug fit across all pot sizes. Paper lids microwave-safe; PET lids not suitable for microwave applications. Reference compatible products widget for appropriate lid selection. Temperature Performance: Kraft pot base: Microwave-safe for reheating applications* Kraft lid: Microwave-safe* PET lid: Not microwave-safe—remove before reheating Freezer-safe: All configurations suitable for frozen storage* *Results may vary based on foodstuff types, temperature exposure, and thawing conditions—conduct in-house testing to confirm suitability for specific applications Packaging Configuration: Supplied in cases of 1,000 pots, organised as 20 packs of 50 units for convenient dispensing and efficient stock rotation in commercial kitchen environments. Manufacturing Standards: Produced to ISO and BRC (British Retail Consortium) quality standards, ensuring consistent performance and food safety compliance. Adheres to European Union food contact regulations for packaging materials in direct contact with foodstuffs. Environmental Status: Not commercially compostable due to PE lining. Recyclable where PE-lined paper recycling facilities exist—availability varies by local authority waste management infrastructure. Performance Characteristics: No taste transfer to contents, maintaining flavour integrity for sauces, dressings, and preserved items during storage and service periods. Operational Advantages Natural Aesthetic Differentiation - Kraft paperboard appearance communicates environmental awareness and quality standards that resonate with sustainability-conscious consumers, supporting premium positioning compared to conventional plastic portion containers. Reliable Leak Prevention - PE lining delivers effective moisture barrier that prevents sauce migration and leakage during storage and transportation, protecting packaging integrity and customer satisfaction. Versatile Application Range - Suitable for sauces, dips, dressings, gravy, seeds, nuts, pickles, preserves, desserts, cream portions, ice cream toppings, supplements, medicines, and food samples, consolidating portion control requirements across diverse menu categories. Four-Capacity Flexibility - Size range from 1oz through 4oz enables appropriate portion specification for varied applications from individual sauce servings through substantial dip containers, supporting menu flexibility and portion cost management. Snug Lid Fitment - Engineered lid compatibility across all pot sizes provides secure sealing that prevents accidental opening and spillage during storage, refrigeration, and customer transport scenarios. Quality Assurance Standards - ISO and BRC manufacturing certification delivers consistent dimensional accuracy and food safety compliance essential for professional food service operations and retail distribution. Creative Menu Applications - Suitable for afternoon tea cream portions, dessert toppings, condiment service, food sampling programmes, and specialty ingredient presentation, enabling menu innovation and service differentiation. Convenient Case Configuration - 1,000-unit cases organised in packs of 50 support high-volume operations with extended reorder intervals whilst maintaining organised dispensing and hygiene protocols. No Flavour Contamination - Taste-neutral construction prevents flavour transfer between packaging and contents, maintaining sauce and dressing quality throughout storage periods. Target Applications Ideal Service Environments: Takeaway restaurants, delivery operations, catering businesses, delicatessens, salad bars, food-to-go counters, afternoon tea services, ice cream parlours, health food retailers, and sampling programmes requiring portion control packaging for sauces, dips, dressings, condiments, dessert components, and preserved items. Particularly suited for operations where natural kraft aesthetic supports environmental messaging and brand positioning whilst reliable leak prevention ensures transportation integrity. Operational Standards: The kraft paper specification provides visual alternative to conventional PP plastic portion containers whilst the PE lining maintains the leak-prevention performance essential for liquid and semi-liquid contents. The four-capacity range enables optimised portion sizing that supports both customer satisfaction through generous servings and cost management through controlled portioning. The ISO and BRC manufacturing standards ensure consistent quality across production batches—critical for operations dependent on reliable sealing performance and food safety compliance. Please Note: > Lids sold separately (paper or PET options via compatibility widget)—PET lids not microwave-safe > Microwave and freezer performance varies by foodstuff—conduct in-house testing for specific applications > Not commercially compostable; recyclable where PE-lined paper facilities exist
