9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell

9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell for Divided Takeaway Meals

King Green Pack (KGP) supplies the 9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell for restaurants, takeaway stores, catering companies, street food vendors, delivery kitchens, foodservice distributors, packaging wholesalers, importers, and private-label food packaging programs.

The square container includes one large compartment and two smaller compartments for separating a main dish from side dishes, vegetables, salads, rice, curries, fries, sauces, and other meal components. The molded dividers support organized presentation while helping reduce direct mixing during normal handling.

Made from molded pulp fiber, the 9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell combines an attached lid, integral hinge, three molded food sections, two front locking points, reinforced sidewalls, and a nestable structure. The one-piece format reduces separate lid handling during filling, closing, storage, and delivery preparation.

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

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

Product Specifications

Key Features of the 9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell

Three Compartments for Organized Meal Packaging

The 9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell includes one large section and two smaller sections. This layout allows operators to separate a main course from rice, vegetables, salads, fries, sauces, or other side dishes.

The molded dividers support food organization and presentation while helping reduce direct mixing during routine takeaway handling. They are not intended to create liquid-tight seals between compartments.

Practical 9×9 Square Format

The nominal 9 × 9-inch format provides space for full meals and combination servings. Its square footprint is suitable for restaurant takeaway, street food, catering, meal preparation, workplace meals, and delivery programs.

One-Piece Clamshell Structure

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

Dual Front Lock Closure

Two front locking points help keep the clamshell closed during normal foodservice handling. Closure performance should be tested using the intended food height, food weight, filling pattern, transportation method, and handling conditions.

Oil- and Water-Resistant Options

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

Hot and Cold Food Applications

The container can be specified for warm rice meals, curries, fried foods, grilled foods, vegetables, chilled salads, cold sides, and other divided hot or cold meals.

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

• Hot divided takeaway meals
• Cold prepared foods
• Rice and curry combinations
• Fried chicken with side dishes
• Fried fish and vegetables
• Main courses with two sides
• Street food meals
• Salads with separate toppings
• Grilled foods with vegetables
• Pasta and side dishes
• Catering meals
• School and workplace meals
• Restaurant takeout
• Food delivery preparation
• Private-label food packaging

Why Choose a 9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell?

The 9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell provides one package for meals that require a main compartment and two separate side sections. This format supports combination menus without requiring several individual containers.

Its one-piece structure reduces separate lid handling, while the dual front locks support routine takeaway closure. Buyers should evaluate actual food portions, compartment capacity, food height, sauce content, lid clearance, lock engagement, resistance requirements, and packing workflow before ordering.

9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell for Global Foodservice and Wholesale Buyers

This clamshell is suitable for restaurants, takeaway stores, catering companies, street food vendors, meal-preparation businesses, 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 All Three Compartments

Test samples using the actual main dish, side dishes, sauce content, food weight, and serving style. Each section should provide suitable capacity without interfering with lid closure.

Confirm the Compartment Layout

The product includes one large and two smaller compartments. Confirm that this arrangement matches the planned menu, portion sizes, and food combinations.

Check Lid Clearance

Bulky fried foods, salads with toppings, large portions, and separate sauce cups may prevent the lid from closing. Test the completed meal pack before production approval.

Evaluate the Dual Locks

Confirm that both front locking points engage correctly under the intended filling, stacking, transport, and handling conditions. The product should not be marketed as leak-proof unless supported by appropriate testing.

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

The 9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell is nested in stacks, packed in PE bags, and loaded into outer cartons. Standard packing is 100 clamshells per PE bag and 200 clamshells per carton.

Before production, buyers should confirm:

• Exact 9×9 three-compartment model
• Compartment layout and depth
• Dual-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 clamshells.

• OEM molded pulp clamshell projects
• ODM divided takeaway packaging development
• Private-label supply
• Molded logo customization
• Size and compartment development
• Closure 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 and 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.
• Divided-meal structure: One large compartment and two smaller compartments for combination meals.
• One-piece design: Integrated base, hinge, and lid reduce separate component handling.
• Specification management: Confirmation of material, formulation, color, size, compartment layout, 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 portion fit, compartment capacity, lid clearance, lock engagement, stacking, and foodservice workflow.
• Repeat supply: Support for ongoing wholesale and export-purchasing programs.

Common Mistakes When Buying 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshells

• Ordering without meal testing: Main dishes, side portions, sauces, food height, and total weight should be tested before bulk purchasing.
• Assuming all 9×9 clamshells are identical: Compartment layout, internal depth, lid profile, lock structure, and external dimensions may differ.
• Ignoring compartment capacity: Confirm that the large and small sections match the intended menu portions.
• Overfilling the compartments: Excess food height can interfere with lid closure and lock engagement.
• Assuming the dividers are liquid-tight: Molded dividers organize food but should not be treated as sealed barriers unless testing confirms otherwise.
• Comparing unit price alone: Food fit, closure, packing efficiency, formulation, export packing, and customization affect purchasing value.
• Ignoring formulation requirements: Confirm grease resistance, PFAS requirements, microwave use, and freezer use before production.
• 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 9×9 3-Compartment Pulp Clamshell used for?

It is intended for divided takeaway meals, including rice dishes, curries, fried foods, salads, vegetables, side dishes, street food, and other combination meals.

How many compartments does the clamshell have?

It has three molded food compartments: one large compartment and two smaller compartments.

What material is the clamshell made from?

The clamshell is made from molded pulp fiber.

Does it have an attached lid and locking points?

Yes. It has an attached one-piece lid, an integral hinge, and two front locking points.

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 100 pieces per PE bag and 200 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, compartment structure, color, formulation, tooling, carton marking, and packing customization subject to feasibility and order confirmation.

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