32 oz. Compostable Round Deli Containers, Pack 50
BPI Certified Compostable certification on record, alongside a water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry.
This product carries BPI Certified Compostable certification, whose criteria restrict PFAS, which we record as third-party verification. The brand says its Nourish molded fibre is made with no added PFAS. Its record describes a water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, which is still counted.
Brand says: “The brand says its Nourish molded fibre is made with no added PFAS.”
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Compostable plant-based fiber with water-based coating
Brand disclosure
Third-party verified PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 32 oz. Compostable Round Containers, Pack is made of, ingredients and materials
These containers are constructed from plant-based fiber (typically bagasse, wood pulp, or similar renewable sources) bonded with a water-based coating designed to provide grease and moisture resistance without fluorinated compounds. The water-based treatment presents lower concern compared to traditional PFOA/PFAS-laden coatings used in many single-use food containers. The material is designed to break down in industrial composting facilities within 180 days, reducing landfill persistence compared to conventional plastic or coated paper alternatives.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Unspecified water-based coating chemistry
While water-based coatings present lower concern than PFAS alternatives, the exact formulation (plasticizers, adhesives, preservatives) is not disclosed in public materials. BPI certification requires testing but does not guarantee absence of all synthetic additives. Risk remains low for brief food contact, higher for prolonged storage of acidic or fatty foods.
Moisture absorption and mold risk
Fiber-based containers can absorb moisture in humid environments, creating conditions for mold or bacterial growth if stored improperly before use. This is a hygiene issue rather than a chemical hazard, but relevant to food safety practices.
Degradation of coating over time
Water-based coatings may degrade with age, temperature cycling, or exposure to sunlight, potentially reducing grease resistance and food barrier integrity. Shelf life and storage conditions are not clearly specified in available product information.
What’s reassuring
Third-party PFAS-free verification
A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.
Microleaching from fiber matrix
No reported incidents of fiber fragments, inks, or binders leaching into food from certified compostable containers of this type. Plant-based fiber itself does not typically leach harmful substances under normal food storage conditions.
Heavy metals
BPI certification includes testing for banned substances and heavy metal migration. No contamination incidents or regulatory findings are on record for compostable containers.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Holds BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) certification, a third-party standard requiring testing for compostability and chemical composition safety. The company has publicly committed to PFAS avoidance and undergoes independent verification of this claim. No documented recalls, contamination incidents, or hazardous disclosure failures are on record for this product line. Transparency on the water-based coating chemistry is limited in public materials, but certification compliance implies acceptable safety thresholds for food contact.
How it compares in its category
This product addresses a major gap in the deli container market, most conventional alternatives (polypropylene, coated paperboard) use PFAS-based grease barriers; The brand's certified compostable option eliminates that exposure entirely. Compared to uncoated compostable fiber (which leaks grease), this adds a functional barrier. Versus fossil-fuel plastics, it reduces persistent microplastic risk and landfill burden, though industrial composting infrastructure availability remains a practical limitation in many regions.
If you buy it
Store containers in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent premature moisture absorption and degradation. Use for cold or moderately warm foods (not temperatures above 180F, as water-based coatings may soften). Replace if the interior coating shows signs of wear, peeling, or grease seepage. Dispose via industrial composting programs only; standard municipal composting or curbside pickup may not process them properly.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- Plant-based fiber pulp (compostable)
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- Microbe/mold growth if stored damp
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- Bleaching agents and processing residues
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Eco-Products
WorldView Sugarcane Take-Out Containers
- Sugarcane bagasse (post-consumer fiber)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Cellulose fiber degradation and food contact
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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