Hinged Salad Containers: Sizes, Shapes and Uses
The DiscountTillRolls.ie TeamFor a standard lunchtime salad, a 500cc hinged container is the safe choice. Go down to 250cc for side salads, fruit and desserts, 375cc for pasta salads and smaller portions, 750cc for a filling main salad, and 1000cc for large or sharing salads. Shape is mostly about looks and display: oval and octagonal boxes look premium, while square boxes stack neatly in a chiller.
The hinged lid is the clever bit. There is no separate lid to lose, and the box clicks shut so it can go straight into a grab and go fridge.
In this guide
- What fits in each size?
- Round, oval, square or octagonal?
- What are they made of?
- Tips for grab and go
- FAQ
What fits in each size?
| Size | Good for | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 250cc | Side salads, fruit pots, desserts | Round, oval, square |
| 375cc | Pasta salad, coleslaw, small portions | Octobox, oval, square |
| 500cc | Standard lunchtime salad | Oval, square, round |
| 750cc | Main meal salads, grain bowls | Oval, square |
| 1000cc | Large or sharing salads, fruit platters | Square, octobox, round, oval |
Clear rPET boxes for everyday salads.
Round, oval, square or octagonal?
- Oval: looks generous and premium, great for deli counters.
- Octobox: an eight sided box that stands out on a shelf.
- Square: packs tightly in chillers and delivery bags.
- Round: the familiar deli look, good for fruit and desserts.
Eight sided hinged boxes for pasta and side salads.
What are they made of?
Most of our hinged salad containers are clear rPET, which is PET plastic that contains recycled material. They are for cold food only, not hot food or microwaves. For hot food, look at microwavable containers or kraft bioboxes.
Tips for grab and go
- Leave a little headroom so the lid closes without squashing leaves.
- Pack dressing separately in a sauce pot to keep leaves crisp.
- Label clearly with contents, allergens and dates. A label on the lid keeps the food visible.
Frequently asked questions
What size container for a salad?
500cc suits a standard lunchtime salad. Use 750cc for a filling main salad.
Can hinged salad containers be microwaved?
No. They are rPET for cold food only.
What does 500cc mean?
500 cubic centimetres, which is the same as 500ml.
What is an octobox?
An eight sided hinged container that looks good on display.
Salads that look as good as they taste.
Clear hinged salad containers from 250cc to 1000cc, from Dublin 12.
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