Bagasse is the dry fibre that is left after sugarcane is crushed for juice.
Bagasse tableware is that fibre pressed into moulds to make plates, bowls, trays, clamshells and boxes —
no plastic, no tree pulp, and no plastic coating.
If you are sourcing sustainable packaging and keep meeting the word “bagasse” without a clear
explanation, this page answers the questions our buyers actually ask.
Where bagasse comes from
When a sugar mill crushes sugarcane, what comes out is juice and fibre. The juice becomes sugar;
the fibre — bagasse — is what remains. For a long time the only use for it was burning it in the
mill’s boilers for power.
Bagasse tableware takes that same residue and turns it into something useful instead of burning it.
The practical consequence for buyers: bagasse is a by-product of an existing crop.
It is not grown for packaging, so using it does not take farmland away from food, and it does not
require felling trees the way virgin paper pulp does.
How the fibre becomes a plate
The process is called moulded pulp. The fibre is mixed with water into a pulp,
formed onto a shaped mould, then pressed and dried under heat. High-pressure pressing is what gives
the finished piece its rigidity and its resistance to oil and water — the shape and the surface come
from the mould and the press, not from a coating added afterwards.
That is a meaningful difference from coated paperboard products: there is no polyethylene (PE)
lining to separate from the food residue when the item is disposed of.
Bagasse vs. other materials
Most buyers comparing eco-friendly alternatives are choosing between four options:
| Instead of | Why buyers switch |
|---|---|
| Expanded polystyrene (foam) | Banned or restricted in many markets; bagasse is plant-based |
| PE-coated paperboard | No plastic lining layer to separate — and no PFAS needed for grease resistance |
| Conventional plastic (PP) | A compostable option for programmes that require one |
| Virgin paper pulp | Uses an agricultural residue rather than felled timber |
These are the biodegradable food containers most commonly specified for takeaway,
catering and delivery programmes. If you are weighing them against PLA, the practical difference is
temperature: PLA softens at far lower temperatures than moulded fibre, and it needs industrial
composting conditions rather than a home heap.
What bagasse tableware is not
Being straight with buyers matters more than an easy sale:
- “Compostable” describes the material, not a guarantee about your local waste stream.
Whether an item is composted depends on where it ends up — a commercial composting facility and a
home compost heap are different environments. Industry conditions for bagasse run at roughly
45–90 days commercially and 90–180 days at home. - It is not indestructible. Bagasse holds up well to hot, wet and oily food, but it
is a moulded fibre product, not a plastic one. - It is not automatically the cheapest option. It usually costs more than the
cheapest foam or thin plastic items; the comparison that matters is against other compostable
materials, and against what your market’s regulations now require. - We do not quote a shelf life. If storage conditions matter to your project,
ask us and we will tell you what we can and cannot confirm.
Certification
We hold FDA, BPI, LFGB, EN13432 and OK Compost certification, and our products are
PFAS-free. Our white tableware is chlorine-free bleached; the natural (brown) option is
unbleached, and physical performance is the same.
The WCY range
We are Jiangmen Batuhouseware Co., Ltd (brand WCY), a manufacturer of compostable bagasse tableware
in Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong, China — exporting worldwide since 2018. The range covers a full table
setting:
- Bowls & cups — from a 12 oz cup to a 32 oz bowl
- Plates — round, three-compartment, oval and sushi plates
- Trays — rectangular, shallow, deep and compartment trays
- Clamshells — hinged containers, hamburger boxes, lunch and salad boxes
- Packaging — matching lids and cutlery
- Jumbo rolls
Every model is listed with its dimensions, weight and packing figures — pieces per carton, carton
size, carton volume and container loading — so you can plan a shipment before you ask for a price.
See the full catalogue on our collections page.
Next step
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packing details and container loading for your market.
Frequently asked questions
Which models do you stock?
All 54 models are listed on this site with their model codes, dimensions, weight and packing figures, so you can build an enquiry straight from the catalogue.
What is the minimum order?
100 cartons per model.
Can we put our own brand on it?
Yes u2014 embossed or debossed logo and food-grade soy-ink printing. Tooling cost is assessed per design, and sampling takes about 7 days when no new mould is needed.
Is it PFAS-free?
Yes. Our products are PFAS-free, and we hold FDA, BPI, LFGB, EN13432 and OK Compost certification.
Can it go in the microwave and the freezer?
Yes u2014 heat resistant to about 100u2013120 u00b0C, short-term oven tolerance up to 200 u00b0C, and freezer-safe to about u221220 to u221225 u00b0C.
How long does it take to compost?
Under commercial composting conditions, about 45u201390 days. In a home compost heap, about 90u2013180 days. Actual time depends on temperature, moisture and how the item is handled.
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