Microwave container with lid hinge 1000 grs

The 1 kg BMF microwaveable tray, a family-sized dish for 2-3 people, is the reheatable version of the larger catering trays. It allows caterers selling family-sized portions to guarantee their customers a seamless reheating experience: from the refrigerated display case to the kitchen microwave, using the same container. The polypropylene material withstands temperatures from -20°C to +120°C, making it ideal for freezing and then reheating.

Who is this format intended for?

The 1000g format of the BMF range targets specific uses in the food service and catering industries. Main target markets:

• Caterers selling family-sized portions for takeaway
• Weekend family meal delivery services
• Organic food retailers: family-sized ready meals that are frozen and then reheated
• Mediterranean and Oriental caterers: couscous, family-style tagines
• Local caterers: Sunday specialties to take away
• Home meal delivery services

The advantages of the BMF range

• Food-grade polypropylene: exceptional thermal resistance -20°C to +120°C
• Microwave safe: reheats the dish directly in its container without transferring it.
• Freezing compatible -20°C: Freezing process? Microwave without transfer
• Integrated hinged lid: provides a proper seal for transport, no separate lid to manage
• Made in Italy, approved for food contact according to EU regulations
• Rigidity and mechanical resistance ensuring good stability even when full of sauce

Technical specifications

• Capacity: 1000 grams (approximately 1000 ml usable volume)
• Approximate dimensions: 245 × 195 × 60 mm
• Material: Food-grade polypropylene (PP)
• Thermal resistance: -20°C to +120°C
• Microwave compatible: YES
• Freezing compatibility: YES (down to -20°C)
• Lid: with integrated hinge (non-removable)
• Food contact approval: compliant with EU regulations

Is the BMF tray microwave-safe?

Yes, that's precisely its purpose. Polypropylene can withstand temperatures up to 120°C, allowing for prolonged heating without deformation or migration. This is the fundamental difference compared to standard polystyrene deli trays.

Can it be frozen?

Yes, down to -20°C. Freezing and then reheating in the microwave is possible without transfer — one of the major commercial advantages of this format.

Is the hinged lid airtight?

Yes, for standard transport (home delivery, carrying). For complete sealing or prolonged inclined transport, use an additional film or choose a heat-sealable tray.

What is the difference between this and a polystyrene deli tray?

The deli tray (BC) is made of polystyrene (-40°C to +70°C) and is not microwave-safe. The BMF is made of polypropylene (-20°C to +120°C), microwave- and freezer-safe. The BMF is more technically advanced and more expensive.