8" x 6" Compostable Food Box — Deep Bagasse Food Tray
8" x 6" Compostable Food Box — Deep Bagasse Food Tray
Deeper Than a Tray, Simpler Than a Box
This is the deep one. At 1.85″ it holds nearly two inches of food in a compact 8″ × 6″ footprint — the shape you want for saucy curries, stews, rice bowls, and anything with liquid that would slosh over the rim of a shallow tray.
Molded from sugarcane fiber with straight sidewalls and a rigid rim, so it holds its shape when full and stacks flat when empty. Open for buffet and steam-table service, or lidded with the matching RTL86 clear PET lid for transport and cold display.
Why the Extra Depth Matters
- 1.85″ deep — nearly 20% deeper than the 28 oz rectangle tray, in a smaller footprint. Built for volume, not surface area.
- Holds saucy food properly — curry, stew, chili, and rice bowls sit below the rim instead of threatening to spill.
- Compact 8″ × 6″ footprint — fits more units per shelf, per case, and per delivery bag than a full-size tray.
- Straight rigid sidewalls — holds its shape under a full wet load without bowing.
- Optional clear lid — the RTL86 PET lid adds visibility for grab-and-go and cold display.
- Commercially compostable — sugarcane fiber, no lining to separate out.
Specifications
| Product Code | RT86 |
| Dimensions | 8.46″ L × 6.18″ W × 1.85″ H |
| Material | 100% sugarcane bagasse pulp |
| Color | Natural unbleached |
| Unit Weight | 22 g |
| Microwave Safe | Yes — up to 3 minutes |
| Freezer Safe | Yes |
| Oven Safe | No |
| Matching Lid | RTL86 — clear PET, sold separately |
| Case Quantity | 300 boxes / carton |
What It's Best For
Curry with rice. Chili and stew. Loaded rice or noodle bowls. Pasta with sauce. Butter chicken, biryani, congee. Hot buffet and steam-table service. Meal prep portions with sauce that shouldn't touch the lid. Anything wet or piled where a shallow tray would overflow.
Which Container Should You Order?
This box (RT86) — deep and compact. Best for saucy, wet, or piled food, and for buffet service where the container stays open.
28 oz rectangle tray (RT96) — wider and shallower. Best for plated meals where components sit side by side rather than stacked.
9″ × 6″ clamshell (PCT096) — hinged lid built in. Best for hot delivery where speed matters and there's no lid to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it hold?
Roughly a generous single portion of a saucy dish — a curry with rice, a full bowl of chili, or a hearty pasta. The depth means volume without a large footprint.
Will curry or sauce soak through?
No. The fiber is oil and water resistant and holds liquid without softening, staining through, or seeping at the corners.
Do I need to buy the lid?
Only if the food travels or goes on display. Many buyers use these open for buffet and steam-table service. If you do order lids, order fewer than boxes — real usage runs well under one to one.
Is the lid compostable?
No. The box is compostable; the RTL86 lid is clear PET, which is recyclable. For a fully compostable setup, use the boxes uncovered or with compostable film.
Can customers microwave it?
Yes, up to 3 minutes without the lid. Not oven or air-fryer safe.
Do they nest for storage?
Yes. Empty boxes nest tightly, so a 300-carton takes up far less shelf than the individual depth suggests.
Shipping
Orders ship within 3 business days with tracking on every shipment. We offer free delivery on our own trucks for orders over $150 within 20 miles of Manhattan.
Returns
Unopened cartons may be returned within 30 days of delivery. The buyer covers return shipping, and refunds are issued once the item is received and inspected. If anything arrives damaged or incorrect, send us a photo and we'll put it right at no cost to you.