Pakmax 40oz Deep Sugarcane Bowl DB-198-40W

The PakMax DB-198-40W is a 40 oz deep sugarcane bowl supplied in cartons of 500. The deep, wide shape is what it is for: curries, noodles, soups, pasta and large salads sit properly in it rather than spreading thin, and it holds a genuinely generous portion. It is recyclable, oil and moisture resistant, and built to keep its shape with hot and saucy food rather than softening.

Why operators choose the DB-198-40W

• Carton of 500 — the figure your cost per serve is built on, and it is recorded - which is more than can be said for some disposables in this range
• 40 oz brim fill capacity — a large portion. Note that brim fill is the absolute capacity, not the practical serving volume - allow headroom for anything with sauce
• Deep and wide, not shallow — the shape suits bowl food specifically. A shallow tray spreads a curry thin and it cools faster; a deep bowl holds it
• Oil and moisture resistant — the inner surface resists softening with saucy and oily food, which is exactly what bowl food is
• Holds its shape with hot food — the practical test of a disposable bowl - one that flexes when carried spills
• Recyclable — note this is a recyclability claim, not a compostability one - different from the sugarcane lunch tray in the same range
• Clean, professional appearance — a plain finish that suits most cuisines rather than competing with the food
• Lightweight and stackable — disposables consume storage space, and stacking shape decides how much

Specifications

Venue suitability

The DB-198-40W suits restaurants, cafes, caterers and takeaway venues serving bowl food — curry houses, noodle bars, poke and salad operations. At 40 oz it is a main-meal bowl rather than a side, so size your order against how many large portions you actually serve.

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Installation & delivery

Nothing to install — this is a disposable supplied in cartons of 500. The recorded 630 x 290 x 210 mm and 15.5 kg figures are the carton, not the bowl, so use them for storage and freight planning rather than portion planning. Our data does not record the bowl's own diameter or depth — ask our team if you need them to check against a lid or a delivery bag. Allow shelf space: 500 bowls is a substantial carton.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How many bowls are in a carton?

500. That figure is recorded for this product, which lets you work out cost per serve directly. Worth noting the PakMax lunch tray in the same range does not record a carton quantity - so check per product rather than assuming a standard pack.

Q: What does 40 oz brim fill mean?

It is the volume to the very top edge of the bowl - the absolute capacity, not a practical serving size. For anything saucy you want headroom below the brim, so treat 40 oz as the ceiling rather than the portion.

Q: Is it compostable?

The source describes it as recyclable rather than compostable, and we are publishing exactly that. The sugarcane lunch tray in the same PakMax range is described as commercially compostable - different claims about products made from the same base fibre, so do not assume one from the other. If your waste stream determines the choice, confirm the specific claim with our team.

Q: What size is the bowl itself?

Not recorded. Our data holds 630 x 290 x 210 mm at 15.5 kg, which are the carton dimensions and weight - a single bowl obviously does not weigh 15.5 kg. If you need the bowl's diameter and depth, for instance to match a lid, ask our team.

Q: Will it cope with hot curry?

The manufacturer states it is oil and moisture resistant and designed to maintain strength and shape with hot, cold or saucy foods. That is the specific use case the deep bowl shape is designed around.

Q: What warranty does the DB-198-40W come with?

Our records do not carry a specific warranty term for this item. Terms vary by product — see our warranty information page for full details.