| Product Name | 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell |
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| Material | Molded pulp fiber |
| Nominal Size | 9 × 6 × 3 inches |
| Structure | Deep one-piece clamshell with an attached lid and dual front locks |
| Colors | Natural and white |
| Applications | Larger meals, curries, fried foods, salads, rice dishes, street food, and mixed portions |
| Standard Packing | 125 clamshells/PE bag, 250 clamshells/carton |
| Customization | Formulation, color, molded branding, size, structure, tooling, carton marking, and export packing |
9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell for Takeaway Meals
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King Green Pack (KGP) supplies the 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell for restaurants, takeaway stores, street food vendors, cafés, catering companies, delivery kitchens, foodservice distributors, packaging wholesalers, importers, and private-label packaging programs.
Its deep single compartment is suitable for hot and cold meals, fried items, curries, salads, rice dishes, pasta, grilled foods, side dishes, street food, and mixed takeaway portions. The nominal three-inch depth provides additional internal space and lid clearance compared with shallower food clamshells.
Made from molded pulp fiber, the 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell combines an attached lid, integral hinge, dual front locking points, reinforced sidewalls, and a nestable structure. The one-piece design reduces separate component 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 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 | 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell |
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| Brand | King Green Pack / KGP |
| Material | Molded pulp fiber |
| Nominal Size | 9 × 6 × 3 inches |
| Product Type | Deep rectangular food clamshell |
| Compartments | Single compartment |
| Structure | One-piece clamshell with attached lid and integral hinge |
| Closure | Dual front lock closure |
| Sidewalls | Molded reinforcement for the deep container profile |
| 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 | Larger meals, curries, fried foods, salads, rice dishes, street food, and mixed portions |
| Packing | Nested stacks, PE bag packing, and outer-carton export packing |
| Quantity per Bag | 125 clamshells/PE bag |
| Quantity per Carton | 250 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 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell
Deep 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Format
The nominal three-inch depth provides additional internal space for larger portions, layered meals, curries, salads, fried foods, and mixed dishes. It also offers more lid clearance than a shallow clamshell.
Single Food Compartment
The open compartment allows operators to use the complete internal area for one meal or a mixed food portion without fixed molded dividers.
One-Piece Clamshell Structure
The base, hinge, and lid form one integrated structure. This reduces separate component handling and supports 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 routine takeaway handling. Closure performance should be tested using the intended food height, portion weight, filling level, transport method, and handling conditions.
Reinforced Sidewalls
Molded ribs and reinforced sidewalls help support the deeper container profile. This is useful for larger portions that place more weight on the base and walls than compact food servings.
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, rice dishes, pasta, chilled salads, cold side dishes, and other 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
- Large hot takeaway meals
- Cold prepared foods
- Street food portions
- Fried chicken and fries
- Fried fish and seafood
- Curries and sauced meals
- Rice and pasta dishes
- Salads with toppings
- Grilled foods
- Layered food portions
- Mixed meal combinations
- Restaurant takeout
- Catering meals
- Food delivery preparation
- Private-label food packaging
Why Choose a 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell?
The 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell provides a deep takeaway format for larger portions, layered foods, curries, salads, fried items, and mixed meals requiring additional internal space.
Its one-piece structure reduces separate lid handling, while the dual front locks support routine takeaway closure. Reinforced sidewalls help maintain the deep profile during filling, stacking, and customer handover.
9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell for Global Foodservice and Wholesale Buyers
This clamshell is suitable for restaurants, takeaway stores, 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 Meal
Food volume, food height, sauce content, toppings, portion weight, and serving style can affect container performance. Test samples using the intended meal before approving production.
Confirm the Three-Inch Depth
The nominal depth is intended for larger or layered portions, but internal dimensions and usable lid clearance should still be confirmed for the selected product.
Check Lid Clearance and Lock Engagement
Bulky fried foods, tall salads, stacked portions, and separate sauce cups may interfere with closure. Confirm that the lid closes and both front locks engage correctly.
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
The 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell is nested in stacks, packed in PE bags, and loaded into outer cartons. Standard packing is 125 clamshells per PE bag and 250 clamshells per carton.
Before production, buyers should confirm:
- Exact 9 × 6 × 3-inch clamshell model
- Internal dimensions and usable 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 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.
- Deep format: Additional internal space and lid clearance for larger or layered meals.
- One-piece structure: Integrated base, hinge, and lid reduce separate component handling.
- Reinforced profile: Molded sidewall features support the deeper food cavity.
- 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 meal testing: Food volume, height, sauce content, toppings, and total portion weight should be evaluated.
- Assuming all 9 × 6 × 3-inch clamshells are identical: Internal depth, lid profile, locks, sidewall reinforcement, and external dimensions may differ.
- Overfilling the deep cavity: Additional depth does not eliminate the need to maintain adequate lid clearance.
- 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: Dual locks support 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 9 x 6 x 3-Inch Molded Pulp Food Clamshell used for?
It is intended for larger takeaway portions, including hot meals, cold foods, fried items, curries, salads, rice dishes, street food, layered foods, and mixed meals.
What are the nominal dimensions of the clamshell?
The nominal size is 9 × 6 × 3 inches. Internal dimensions, usable depth, and lid clearance 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 dual locks?
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 125 pieces per PE bag and 250 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.