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A foam takeout container is a disposable takeout container used internationally by restaurants. Such containers are most commonly used to serve takeout food and fast food, and are also commonly available by request for restaurant diners who wish to take the remainder of their meal home.
Construction
Foam takeout containers are made from XPS foam, or another type of polystyrene foam, and produced by injecting the foam into a mold. They are lightweight and flexible, although not as durable as plastic containers as they may crack if excess pressure is applied. They are usually white in color, although they may be printed or impressed with a company logo or other message.
Varieties
Foam takeout containers come in two main varieties:
- A clamshell-shaped container with an attached lid, which come in small and large sizes. The larger ones usually feature several compartments, allowing different foods to be kept separated from each other. These foam containers usually feature several small projections on the lid of the container, which fit through slots on the bottom to lock it, therefore preventing food spillage.
- A round cup with a detachable lid, mostly used for storing soups and other similar foods.
Chinese cuisine
In the Chinese language, any meal or rice is generally referred to as fan (飯). Therefore, the name of the box is essentially "meal box." The box is known widely in many parts of Asia as (Traditional Chinese: 飯盒, jyutping: faan6 hap6*2, pinyin: fànhé).
This is the most commonly used takeout box for Chinese cuisines in East and Southeast Asia. It is standard for Cantonese cuisine in Hong Kong and many parts of China. It is sometimes used overseas in various Chinese restaurants, particularly those in the United States and Canada instead of oyster pails.
References
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/cupcakeenvy/643779387/
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/caconnected/162570944/
- http://mmm-yoso.typepad.com/mmmyoso/images/2007/04/22/bistroa_005.jpg
