{"id":135,"date":"2015-11-19T11:29:35","date_gmt":"2015-11-19T16:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2021-11-23T01:00:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T06:00:58","slug":"takeout-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/takeout-containers\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Takeout Container Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Takeout food is a huge market. From restaurants taking orders to-go to supermarkets selling pre-prepared meals, food on the go is slowly taking up a bigger and bigger portion of the food industry. All restaurants should also offer customers the option to take home any unfinished food, and therefore, there is good reason for almost any food business to keep takeout containers on hand. Each year, different styles and types of these containers are developed, with the most commonly seen materials being Styrofoam, paper, plastic, or aluminum foil. Businesses should choose which containers to purchase based on price, food, and environmental concerns.<\/p>\n

Styrofoam<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Styrofoam containers are a classic option for takeout joints. Styrofoam is made of a plastic called polystyrene, incorporated with about 95% air. There are many environmental concerns associated with Styrofoam due to its production using nonrenewable energy sources and its non-biodegradability. On the other hand, Styrofoam products are inexpensive, stackable, and lightweight. They remain cool to the touch, no matter how hot the contents, making them a great option for packing hot soup and stews. However, food stored in Styrofoam containers can become soggy, presenting a problem when packaging fried foods, hot sandwiches, and other dishes which become lower quality with moisture.<\/p>\n

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Paper<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Paper takeout containers are most often associated with Chinese takeout food. However, paper containers can be ideal for many different types of foods, since they are usually microwave-proof. As with Styrofoam, paper containers keep in moisture as well, making them less than ideal for foods which can become soggy. Paper containers are more permeable to heat, which can make them uncomfortable to hold when they contain hot foods. To avoid this issue, some of the paper boxes are equipped with a handle. Hot drink sleeves can be used on paper cups containing hot drinks or soup. Though the use of paper is generally considered damaging to the environment, most paper containers are biodegradable, making them a sure step up from Styrofoam alternatives.<\/p>\n

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