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 |
| Pack Sizes | 300 pcs / 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.