Microwave container with lid hinge 250 grs

The 250g microwaveable tray is the most compact in the BMF range: it's perfect for individual portions of prepared meals that customers can reheat at home or in the office. Its key advantage is the integrated hinged lid, eliminating the need for film or a separate lid, simplifying preparation in the kitchen and ensuring a proper seal for transport. This is the preferred format for office caterers, ideal for hot appetizers, individual soups, savory flans, and single-serving quiches.

Who is this format intended for?

The 250g format of the BMF range targets specific uses in the food service and catering industries. Main target markets:

• Office catering: hot appetizers, soups, flans
• Bakeries offering snacks: quiche, soup of the day in single portions
• Supermarket deli section: fresh prepared meals, individual portions
• Home meal delivery services for people living alone
• Catering delivery services: developing child-sized portions

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: 250 grams (approximately 250 ml usable volume)
• Approximate dimensions: 141 × 93 × 36 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.