Microwave container with lid hinge 500 grs

The 500g microwaveable tray is the preferred format for food trucks and premium street food establishments that want to offer their customers a container that can be reheated at home the next day. It can withstand microwave heating up to +120°C without any alteration or release of substances: a key selling point for customers concerned about food safety. It's the ideal size for pasta al forno, individual lasagnas, generous portions of risotto, hearty curries, and Provençal-style pork stir-fry.

Who is this format intended for?

The 500g format of the BMF range targets specific uses in the food service and catering industries. Main target markets:

• Premium food trucks and gourmet street food
• Italian restaurants: pasta al forno, individual lasagnas
• Asian restaurants: curry, pad thai, wok dishes served in meal portions
• Lunch and dinner delivery services with customer reheating
• Event caterers: heatable emergency tray
• Gourmet grocery stores: ready-to-heat meals from the deli at home

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: 500 grams (approximately 500 ml usable volume)
• Approximate dimensions: 195 × 135 × 50 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.