Does Bagasse food packaging have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 9 Bagasse food packaging products, averaging Excellent (76/100). 9 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 30 food packaging brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 34/100, Bagasse is better than typical.
Bagasse food packaging worth buying Good or better, safest first
Bagasse
PFAS-Free Food Containers
Bagasse (sugarcane fiber pulp)
Microplastics
Bagasse pulp can shed fine cellulose fibers, particularly if the container is damaged…
Mold and bacterial colonization
Bagasse's porous, organic fiber structure can retain moisture and harbor mold or bacteria…
Coating leachables (if any waterproofing applied)
Some bagasse containers marketed as 'water-resistant' or 'coated' may use acrylic, wax…
Safe choice, but independent verification would help with hot or oily foods.
⚠Risky category by default
Bagasse
Hinged Container 3-Compartment, PFAS Free 200pc
Bagasse (sugarcane fiber pulp), uncoated or minimal coating
Coating leachables (if applied)
If the container uses any proprietary sealant or barrier coating, composition is…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Industrial pulping and molding may involve formaldehyde-based binders or adhesives; no…
Moisture-related degradation and mold growth
Bagasse fiber is hygroscopic and can support microbial growth if stored damp or used…
Good option, but request material data if the container has any coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Bagasse
Anqtovp Compostable Bagasse Takeout Containers with Lids
bagasse (sugarcane fiber), uncoated or minimal treatment
BPA & bisphenols
Lid assembly often uses plastic hinges or seals; Anqtovp does not publicly specify…
Ink or dye migration from exterior printing
Bagasse containers are typically printed with soy-based or water-based inks, which are…
Mold or bacterial growth from moisture retention
Uncoated fiber is hygroscopic and retains moisture; if containers are used for wet foods…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Molded-pulp manufacturing sometimes uses formaldehyde-based resins in binders; Anqtovp…
Check listings for grease-resistant claims before purchase.
⚠Risky category by default
Bagasse
6 Inch Square Compostable Clamshell Containers
bagasse (sugarcane fiber), compostable coating
Compostable coating breakdown and microparticle release
Starch-based and PHA coatings are designed to degrade in industrial compost but may shed…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Bagasse pulp is often chlorine-bleached and may contain residual aldehydes or…
Moisture-induced coating failure and food contamination
Compostable coatings are not as water-resistant as plastic or fluorinated paperboard.…
Bagasse typically skips fluorinated coatings, but no brand verification exists.
⚠Risky category by default
Bagasse
Anqtovp Compostable Bagasse Takeout Lunch Box Containers with Lids
Bagasse (sugarcane pulp fiber)
Coating leachables (unknown composition)
Bagasse waterproofing coatings are typically polymer-based adhesives or wax; if PFAS-free…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Bagasse fiber is sometimes bonded with urea-formaldehyde or other resin binders to…
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Bagasse fiber can shed loose particles, particularly if the container degrades or is…
Mold or bacterial growth in storage
Bagasse is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture); if containers are stored in humid conditions…
Lower risk for the container, but check what the lid is made from.
⚠Risky category by default
Bagasse
Food Containers Hinged-Lid 1-Compartment
Bagasse (sugarcane fiber pulp), uncoated or minimal processing
Microbial growth (mold, bacterial colonization)
Bagasse is an organic fiber that absorbs moisture and can support mold and bacterial…
Chlorine residues from bleaching
Some bagasse products are bleached using chlorine or chlorine dioxide during pulping to…
Structural degradation and fiber shedding
Uncoated bagasse loses structural integrity when exposed to heat, prolonged moisture, or…
Lower risk material, but the brand doesn't address chemical treatments used.
⚠Risky category by default
Bagasse
Anqtovp Bagasse Fiber Disposable Meal Prep Containers with Lids and Leak-Proof
bagasse fiber (sugarcane pulp)
Unknown coatings and adhesives
Bagasse fiber requires waterproofing or structural coating to function as food packaging…
Mold and microbial contamination
Bagasse is cellulose-based and absorbs moisture; if the product is stored damp or lids…
Heat stability and off-gassing at elevated temperatures
Bagasse fiber alone is thermally stable to approximately 160-180C (320-360F). Coatings…
Bagasse fiber carries lower risk, but no brand disclosure on protective treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Bagasse
Compostable Lunch Box 9x6 Inch White
Bagasse (sugar cane fiber), no PFAS-prone coatings indicated
Bleaching agents or processing chemical residues
Bagasse pulp is often bleached or treated with adhesives during manufacture. Biopac does…
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Unlike synthetic plastics, bagasse can gradually degrade and shed cellulose fibers…
Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet
Plant-fiber containers retain moisture and can support mold colonization if not dried and…
Better choice than plastic, though the brand won't confirm coating details.
⚠Risky category by default
Bagasse
Hinged Clamshell Containers 9 x 9 x 3 White Sugarcane 50/Pack
bagasse (sugarcane pulp fiber)
Adhesive and hinge leachables
The hinged closure uses a small adhesive or tape seal. Eco-Products does not disclose the…
Mold and bacterial growth if stored damp
Bagasse fiber retains moisture and can support mold growth if stored in humid conditions…
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Bagasse is a loose fiber matrix. Under mechanical stress (rubbing, folding, high heat)…
Lower concern; plain bagasse presents no known PFAS risk, though brand transparency would help.
⚠Risky category by default
Better food packaging from other brands
Graded higher than the Bagasse average of 76.
World Centric
Compostable Fiber Compost-A-Pak Containers
Fiber-based (wood pulp/molded fiber), compostable coating
Proprietary coating chemical migration
Limited concern
Moisture and microbial growth in fiber matrix
Limited concern
Coating degradation under heat or fatty foods
Moderate concern
Recycling contamination if misdisposed
Limited concern
Lower concern with documented PFAS-free commitments, though independent lab confirmation on this specific product absent.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Vegware
Compostable Microflute Takeaway Box
Plant-based fiber (sugarcane bagasse microflute); water-based coatings
Coating degradation under heat and moisture
Limited concern
Lower concern; plant-based compostable packaging with stated PFAS-free positioning and limited independent verification.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Loliware
Compostable Hinged Deli Containers
Polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic, plant-based coatings
PLA oligomer leaching
Limited concern
Microplastic generation on degradation
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; compostable bioplastic design avoids fluorine coatings.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
See every Bagasse product we grade on the Bagasse brand page, or the full food packaging ranking.