7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell

Product Summary: The 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell from KGP is a compact, single-compartment takeaway container with an attached lid and central lock for hot and cold foods, fried items, curries, salads, snacks, and side dishes, with bulk export packaging and OEM, ODM, and private-label support.
Product Name 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell
Material Molded pulp fiber
Nominal Size 7 × 5 inches
Structure One-piece, single-compartment clamshell with an attached lid and central lock
Colors Natural and white
Applications Compact meals, fried foods, curries, salads, snacks, side dishes, and street food
Standard Packing 50 clamshells/PE bag, 500 clamshells/carton
Customization Formulation, color, molded branding, size, structure, tooling, carton marking, and export packing
Product Summary: The 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell from KGP is a compact, single-compartment takeaway container with an attached lid and central lock for hot and cold foods, fried items, curries, salads, snacks, and side dishes, with bulk export packaging and OEM, ODM, and private-label support.
Product Name 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell
Material Molded pulp fiber
Nominal Size 7 × 5 inches
Structure One-piece, single-compartment clamshell with an attached lid and central lock
Colors Natural and white
Applications Compact meals, fried foods, curries, salads, snacks, side dishes, and street food
Standard Packing 50 clamshells/PE bag, 500 clamshells/carton
Customization Formulation, color, molded branding, size, structure, tooling, carton marking, and export packing

7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell for Compact Takeaway Meals

Open top view of the 7 x 5 molded pulp food clamshell
Open top view showing the compact single food compartment of the 7 x 5 molded pulp food clamshell.

Open and closed views of the 7 x 5 molded pulp food clamshell
Open and closed views of the 7 x 5 molded pulp food clamshell with its attached lid and central lock.

King Green Pack (KGP) supplies the 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell for restaurants, takeaway stores, cafés, street food vendors, food stalls, catering companies, delivery kitchens, foodservice distributors, packaging wholesalers, importers, and private-label packaging programs.

The compact rectangular cavity is suitable for hot and cold foods, fried items, curries, salads, snacks, side dishes, rice portions, pasta, grilled foods, desserts, and other controlled takeaway portions.

Made from molded pulp fiber, the 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell combines a single food compartment, attached one-piece lid, integral hinge, central locking point, molded sidewalls, and nestable structure. Its smaller footprint helps reduce excess packaging space for lighter meals and side portions.

Food-contact documentation, oil and water resistance, PFAS-free formulation, microwave use, and freezer use should be confirmed according to the approved specification, intended food, operating conditions, and destination-market requirements.

For additional sizes and structures, explore the Molded Pulp Food Containers category.

Product Specifications

Product Name 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell
Brand King Green Pack / KGP
Material Molded pulp fiber
Nominal Size 7 × 5 inches
Product Type Compact rectangular food clamshell
Compartments Single compartment
Structure One-piece clamshell with attached lid and integral hinge
Closure Single central lock
Colors Natural and white
Food Contact Intended for food-contact packaging; documentation based on final specification and destination market.
Performance Oil- and water-resistant options; microwave and freezer use subject to confirmed formulation and use conditions
Food Use Hot and cold foods
Formulation Options PFAS-free and standard grease-resistant formulations available, subject to confirmation
Applications Compact meals, fried foods, curries, salads, snacks, side dishes, street food, and takeaway portions
Packing Nested stacks, PE bag packing, and outer-carton export packing
Quantity per Bag 50 clamshells/PE bag
Quantity per Carton 500 clamshells/carton
Customization OEM, ODM, private label, molded branding, size, structure, color, formulation, tooling, carton marking, and packing
MOQ To be confirmed with the sales team

Key Features of the 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell

7 x 5 molded pulp food clamshell used for a compact takeaway meal
7 x 5 molded pulp food clamshell used for a compact prepared takeaway meal.

Compact 7 x 5 Format

The nominal 7 × 5-inch format provides a compact food cavity for smaller meals, snacks, side dishes, fried items, curries, salads, rice portions, vegetables, and desserts. It is suitable when a larger takeaway container would create unnecessary unused space.

Single Food Compartment

The open compartment allows operators to use the complete internal area for one food portion. It accommodates different food shapes without fixed molded dividers.

One-Piece Clamshell Structure

The base, hinge, and lid form one integrated structure. This reduces separate component handling and supports efficient opening, filling, closing, stacking, short-term holding, delivery preparation, and customer handover.

Single Central Lock

A central front locking point helps keep the clamshell closed during routine foodservice handling. Closure performance should be tested using the intended food height, portion weight, filling level, transportation method, and handling conditions.

Oil- and Water-Resistant Options

Available formulations can support foods containing cooking oil, moisture, sauces, curry, salad dressing, and food juices. Performance should be verified with the actual food, holding time, temperature, and selected formulation.

Hot and Cold Food Applications

The clamshell can be specified for warm meals, fried foods, curries, grilled foods, chilled salads, cold side dishes, desserts, and other compact hot or cold portions.

Microwave and Freezer Use

Microwave and freezer use should be confirmed for the selected formulation. Testing should reflect the intended food, heating time, temperature, oil and sauce content, portion weight, storage period, and handling conditions.

PFAS-Free Formulation Option

A PFAS-free formulation is available alongside a standard grease-resistant option. The required version should be confirmed before production according to the destination market and approved specification.

Nested for Storage and Export Packing

The one-piece clamshells can be nested in stacks for PE bag packing, outer-carton loading, warehouse storage, wholesale distribution, and international shipment preparation.

Recycling and Composting Considerations

Recycling may be possible where molded fiber food packaging is accepted by local collection systems and food residue does not prevent recovery. Composting suitability depends on the confirmed formulation, applicable certification, local facilities, and disposal conditions.

Common Applications

  • Compact hot takeaway meals
  • Cold prepared foods
  • Street food portions
  • Fried chicken pieces
  • Fried seafood and fries
  • Curries and sauced foods
  • Rice and pasta portions
  • Salads and vegetables
  • Grilled foods
  • Snacks and side dishes
  • Small mixed meals
  • Desserts and fruit portions
  • Café takeaway food
  • Restaurant takeout
  • Food delivery preparation
  • Private-label food packaging

Why Choose a 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell?

The 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell provides a compact packaging format for smaller meals, street food, snacks, side dishes, curries, salads, fried items, and controlled portions.

Its one-piece structure reduces separate lid handling, while the single front lock supports routine takeaway closure. The compact footprint also helps foodservice operators and distributors manage storage and carton space more efficiently.

7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell for Global Foodservice and Wholesale Buyers

This product is suitable for restaurants, takeaway stores, cafés, food stalls, catering companies, street food vendors, delivery kitchens, foodservice distributors, packaging wholesalers, importers, and private-label customers.

Nested stacks, PE bags, and outer cartons support warehouse handling, storage planning, wholesale distribution, international shipment, and repeat bulk-supply programs.

Buyer Decision Guide

Test with the Actual Food

Food volume, food height, sauce content, toppings, portion weight, and serving style can affect container selection. Test samples using the intended menu item before approving production.

Confirm the Compact Portion Size

The 7 × 5-inch format is intended for compact meals, snacks, side dishes, and controlled portions. Confirm that the internal dimensions and lid clearance suit the intended food.

Check Lid Clearance and Lock Engagement

Bulky fried foods, tall portions, and stacked items may interfere with closure. Confirm that the lid closes and the central lock engages correctly under actual filling conditions.

Review the Foodservice Workflow

The clamshell should suit the intended process for opening, filling, closing, stacking, short-term holding, delivery preparation, reheating, and customer handover.

Select the Required Formulation

Confirm whether the project requires a PFAS-free or standard grease-resistant formulation and whether microwave, freezer, oil-resistance, or water-resistance testing is needed.

Confirm Color and Branding

Natural and white options are available. Molded branding, stickers, sleeves, labels, barcodes, and carton markings should be evaluated against the selected structure.

Review Storage Conditions

Store molded pulp clamshells in a clean, dry, ventilated environment. Moisture, heavy compression, or unsuitable storage may affect appearance, nesting, hinge movement, and closure performance.

PE Bag and Outer Carton Export Packing

7 x 5 molded pulp food clamshells stacked in PE bags for export shipment
Nested stacks of 7 x 5 molded pulp food clamshells prepared in PE bags for bulk export packing.

The 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell is nested in stacks, packed in PE bags, and loaded into outer cartons. Standard packing is 50 clamshells per PE bag and 500 clamshells per carton.

Before production, buyers should confirm:

  • Exact 7 × 5 clamshell model
  • Internal size and lid clearance
  • Single-lock structure
  • Quantity per PE bag and carton
  • Natural or white color
  • PFAS-free or standard grease-resistant formulation
  • Molded branding, labeling, or sleeve requirements
  • Carton dimensions and shipping marks
  • Palletizing and export-packing requirements
  • Destination market and shipment arrangement

OEM, ODM, and Private Label Support

KGP supports wholesale buyers, foodservice distributors, importers, and packaging brands requiring standard or customized molded pulp food clamshells.

  • OEM molded pulp clamshell projects
  • ODM takeaway packaging development
  • Private-label supply
  • Molded logo customization
  • Size and structural development
  • Natural and white color options
  • PFAS-free and standard grease-resistant formulations
  • Dedicated tooling subject to project approval
  • PE bag and export-carton customization
  • Carton marking and labeling
  • Sample evaluation
  • Repeat bulk supply

Final options depend on order quantity, tooling feasibility, formulation, branding requirements, destination market, production requirements, and the approved specification.

Why Choose KGP as Your Molded Pulp Food Packaging Supplier?

  • Wholesale supply: Support for foodservice operators, distributors, wholesalers, importers, and private-label customers.
  • Compact format: Practical dimensions for smaller meals, snacks, side dishes, and controlled portions.
  • One-piece structure: Integrated base, hinge, and lid reduce separate component handling.
  • Specification management: Confirmation of material, formulation, color, size, closure, and packing.
  • Customization support: OEM, ODM, private label, molded branding, structural development, tooling, and packaging options.
  • Export packing: Nested stacks, PE bags, outer cartons, shipping marks, and coordinated shipment requirements.
  • Sample evaluation: Buyers can test food fit, lid clearance, lock engagement, stacking, reheating, and workflow compatibility.
  • Repeat supply: Support for ongoing wholesale and export-purchasing programs.

Common Mistakes When Buying Molded Pulp Food Clamshells

  • Ordering without food testing: Food volume, height, sauce content, toppings, and total portion weight should be evaluated.
  • Assuming all 7 × 5 clamshells are identical: Internal depth, lid profile, lock structure, sidewalls, and external dimensions may differ.
  • Overfilling the container: Excess food height can prevent the lid and central lock from closing correctly.
  • Comparing unit price alone: Food fit, closure, formulation, packing efficiency, export packing, and customization affect purchasing value.
  • Ignoring formulation requirements: Confirm grease resistance, PFAS requirements, microwave use, and freezer use before production.
  • Assuming the closure is leak-proof: The single lock supports normal handling but should not be presented as leak-proof without appropriate testing.
  • Ignoring branding compatibility: Molded logos, labels, sleeves, and barcodes must suit the selected structure.
  • Using unsuitable storage conditions: Keep products dry, clean, ventilated, and protected from heavy compression.
  • Not confirming packing quantities: Bag quantities, carton quantities, carton markings, and shipment arrangements should be approved in advance.

FAQ

What is the 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell used for?

It is intended for compact takeaway foods, including hot meals, cold foods, fried items, curries, salads, snacks, side dishes, street food, and small prepared portions.

What is the nominal size of the clamshell?

The nominal size is 7 × 5 inches. Internal dimensions and usable capacity should be confirmed for the selected model.

What material is the clamshell made from?

The clamshell is made from molded pulp fiber.

Does it have an attached lid and lock?

Yes. It has an attached one-piece lid, an integral hinge, and a single central locking point.

Is it suitable for food-contact packaging?

It is intended for food-contact packaging. Applicable test reports and compliance documents should be confirmed for the final specification and destination market.

Can it be used for hot and cold foods?

Yes. It is designed for hot and cold food applications, subject to the confirmed formulation and intended use conditions.

Is it oil-resistant and water-resistant?

Oil- and water-resistant options are available. Performance should be verified with the actual food, holding time, and formulation.

Can it be used in a microwave or freezer?

Microwave and freezer use should be confirmed for the selected formulation and tested under the buyer’s actual time, temperature, food, and storage conditions.

What colors are available?

Natural and white options are available, subject to order confirmation.

Is a PFAS-free formulation available?

A PFAS-free formulation is available alongside a standard grease-resistant option. The required version must be confirmed before production.

How is the product packed?

The clamshells are nested and packed at 50 pieces per PE bag and 500 pieces per outer carton.

Is the clamshell recyclable?

The molded pulp clamshell may be recyclable where accepted by local collection systems and when food residue does not prevent recovery.

Is the clamshell compostable?

Composting suitability depends on the confirmed formulation, applicable certification, local facilities, and disposal conditions.

Can KGP support customized orders?

Yes. KGP supports OEM, ODM, private label, molded branding, size, structure, color, formulation, tooling, carton marking, and packing customization subject to feasibility and order confirmation.

Final Note

Expert Commentary & Analysis: The 7 x 5 Molded Pulp Food Clamshell should be evaluated using the buyer’s actual meal volume, food height, sauce content, portion weight, lid clearance, central-lock engagement, oil and water resistance, formulation requirements, stacking workflow, packing quantity, branding, and destination-market requirements. KGP supports sample evaluation, specification confirmation, OEM, ODM, private label, molded branding, structural development, dedicated tooling, customized export packing, and repeat global supply.