16oz square plastic bowl with flat lid, stackable and leakproof, customizable for cold food packaging.
This 16oz square bowl comes with a matching flat lid, produced from food-safe PP plastic with reliable leakproof sealing for salads, fruit bowls and ready-to-eat cold dishes. The flat lid stacks neatly to save storage space during transportation, and custom sizes, wall thickness and brand printing can be offered for catering stores and food wholesale suppliers.
- 1 Food-Contact Certified & Odorless Resin
- 2 Square-Round Arc Design & High Rigidity
- 3 Exceptional Leak-Proof Snap Sealing
- 4 Space-Saving Nestable Stacking
16 oz square bowl with flat lid is part of our PET Salad Bowls line. The series-level introduction, specifications, applications and FAQ below apply to this model and its related sizes. Custom specifications, materials and branding are available for bulk orders.
Product Overview & Market Intent
Where 16 oz square bowl flat carries saucy dishes, developed to serve modern healthy dining, light-meal chains, juice bars, and takeout networks, our Custom PET Salad Bowls and Lids deliver a crystal-clear, leak-proof, and premium packaging solution for cold meals, fruit bowls, desserts, and cold appetizers. Thermoformed from 100% food-grade Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, Resin Code #1), these rigid bowls are offered in two distinct style finishes: High-Clarity All-Clear for full 360-degree item presentation and Black Base with Clear Lid for high-contrast visual depth and light shading protection.
Made in our certified 100,000-Class Dust-Free Cleanroom Facility backed by over 20 years of manufacturing expertise; our PET salad bowl lineup is available in both classic Round and sleek Square-Round (Squound) designs ranging in capacity across 8oz, 12oz, 16oz, 24oz, and 32oz. Featuring smooth arc-shaped interior corners to protect soft leafy greens, secure snap-lock rim sealing, and space-saving nestable stacking structures, these packaging bowls serve as the preferred wholesale choice for corporate catering, bakery chains, and ghost kitchens seeking elevated takeaway presentation.
Key Product Characteristics
Food-Contact Certified & Odorless Resin: Formulated from virgin food-grade PET resin that is completely non-toxic and odorless, preserving the fresh taste of salads, desserts, and cut fruit.
Square-Round Arc Design & High Rigidity: Smooth rounded internal corners prevent sharp edges from damaging soft ingredients like avocado and lettuce, while thick rim profiles supply strong resistance to bending.
Exceptional Leak-Proof Snap Sealing: Molded rim lock closures pair without interruption with flat or dome lids, preventing sauce and dressing leaks even when tilted or inverted during delivery.
Space-Saving Nestable Stacking: Nestable empty bowl structures appreciably minimize warehouse storage volume and lower international shipping costs.
Where 16 oz square bowl flat carries saucy dishes, supermarket Deli & Grab-and-Go Displays: Stackable retail containers designed for fresh deli counter sales and impulse takeaway displays. Commercial Applications & Scenarios Light-Meal Chains & Salad Outlets: Specialized takeaway packaging for tossed salads, poké bowls, fruit salads, cold noodles, and healthy meal preps. Cafes, Bakeries & Dessert Shops: High-visibility clear containers tailored for parfait, tiramisu, layered cakes, and chilled appetizers. Corporate Catering & Campus Dining: Standardized, clean-presenting takeaway bowls for event catering, coffee break snacks, and school cafeterias.
Technical Specifications
Product Line Category: PET Salad Bowls / Clear & Black Disposable Bowls / Poké & Fruit Containers
Material Formulation: 100% Food-Grade Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, Resin Recycling Code #1)
Capacity Gradient Range: 8oz, 12oz, 16oz, 24oz, 32oz (Round and Square-Round Models)
Styling & Color Options: All-Clear Transparent Finish / Black Base Container with High-Clarity Clear Lid
Lid Profile Options: Compatible Flat Lids and High Dome Lids for Extra Dressing Room
Temperature Tolerance: Formulated for Refrigerated, Chilled Cold-Chain, and Ambient Operations (Not Microwavable)
Facility Certification: ISO 9001, FDA Food Contact Approved, EU Food-Grade Compliant, 100K Cleanroom
Global Industrial Case Study
The Client: A distributor preparing to enter a new export market.
The Challenge: The customer needed documentation, packaging and product specifications that would satisfy the destination market’s import requirements without a redesign.
Our Solution: We reviewed the specification against the market requirements, adjusted the material and labelling where needed, and prepared the compliance file before the first shipment.
The Outcome: The first container cleared without a query, the customer opened the market on schedule, and the specification became the template for adjacent markets.
B2B Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What stacking height does 16 oz square bowl flat achieve when nested?
A: Empty bowls nest deeply, which recovers shelf and freight space. The closed height is set by the rim, so pallets stay stable under load.
5.5-Inch Series: The 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz round/square-round bowls all share the same 5.5-inch lid fitting (round bowls pair with round lids; square-round bowls pair with square-round lids).
7.5-Inch Series: The larger 24oz and 32oz square-round bowls share the standardized 7.5-inch square-round lid.
Q2: Which sizes are available across this range?
A: The range runs in graded sizes sharing a common rim dimension, so one shelf or line configuration covers several formats without separate tooling.
Q3: Is the colour consistent from batch to batch?
A: Colour is matched to a retained standard and checked at start-up and through the run, so batch-to-batch variation stays inside a tight tolerance band.
Q4: Can lids or film be supplied matched to 16 oz square bowl flat?
A: Lids, film and inserts are supplied as a matched set to the rim dimension, so the closure fits the container rather than being specified independently.
