Sugarcane Clamshells: White and Natural

What Are Sugarcane Clamshells Made From?

Sugarcane clamshells are made from bagasse, the fibre left after sugarcane is crushed for juice. The fibre is pulped and pressed into shape with heat to form a firm container with a hinged lid and a locking tab. The result handles grease, moisture and heat far better than you might expect from a plant-based product.

What Are Sugarcane Clamshells Used For?

• Burgers and Sandwiches: The hinged lid closes over tall burgers and toasties and locks shut.
• Fish and Chips and Fried Food: Sugarcane lets a little steam escape, so fried food stays crisper than in sealed plastic.
• Rice, Pasta and Mains: Curries, rice dishes, pasta, noodles and salads travel well, and the box stays firm with sauce.
• Desserts and Cakes: Slices of cake and desserts can be boxed neatly for takeaway.

White or Natural Sugarcane Clamshells?

• White clamshells have a clean, bright look that suits most food and matches white bowls and plates.
• Natural clamshells are unbleached, with a light brown colour that suits an earthy, eco-minded brand.

Both perform the same way. The choice comes down to how you want your food to look.

Which Size Do You Need?

Check the product listings for available sizes, and match the box to your most popular portion so food does not slide around inside. Measure your tallest burger, including the bun, before choosing a burger box.

Microwave and Heat

Sugarcane clamshells hold heat well, and many are suitable for short reheating in the microwave. Check individual product details before heating.

Why Customers Notice

A sugarcane clamshell feels solid in the hand, does not squeak like foam and does not go soft the way thin cardboard can. Regular customers often comment positively on the switch.

Packing Tips

Close the lid fully until the tab clicks so it stays shut in the delivery bag. Put sauces in a separate small cup rather than pouring them over crisp food. For very saucy dishes, keep the clamshell flat during transport. Fold a stack of boxes before service so staff are ready for the dinner rush.

Storing Sugarcane Clamshells

Keep cartons dry and away from steam and humidity to protect the fibre. Leave clamshells in their sleeves until service so they stay clean and nest neatly.

Sugarcane or Kraft Clamshells?

Both are popular plastic-free choices. Sugarcane clamshells are moulded from plant fibre, have smooth rounded edges and stay firm with oily and saucy food. Kraft clamshells are folded from paperboard with a coated inside and arrive flat, which saves storage space. Sugarcane often suits saucy mains and rice dishes, while kraft suits burgers, sandwiches and fried snacks. Some businesses use both, choosing the one that best fits each menu item. Trying a carton of each with your most popular dishes is the quickest way to decide which works better for you. Your choice can also depend on storage space, since kraft arrives flat.

Buying Bulk Sugarcane Clamshells from Disposable King

Takeaway shops can use hundreds of clamshells a night. Bulk sugarcane clamshells lower the cost of every meal, and wholesale sugarcane clamshells suit high-volume restaurants and food trucks. You can buy sugarcane clamshells online from Disposable King, and sugarcane clamshells online orders are delivered within Melbourne only, with free delivery on orders over $150 (ex GST) within 35 km of the CBD.