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2025 年 6 月 20 日
In the modern catering industry, packaging is not only a tool for holding food, but also a reflection of brand image, functional utility and environmental attitude. Even small packaging products, such as sauce paper cups (sauce paper cups / dipping sauce paper cups), play an important role in catering services.
Because of their firmness, durability, convenience and environmental friendliness, this kind of paper cup has gradually become an ideal choice for catering businesses to replace plastic dipping boxes.
1. Structure specially designed for dipping sauce and condiments
Dressed paper cups are mainly used to hold liquid or semi-liquid condiments such as ketchup, salad sauce, sesame sauce and yogurt sauce. Compared with ordinary paper cups, these paper cups usually have thicker walls and more stable structure, which can prevent easy deformation when held by hand.
Some of them adopt thickened or reinforced design, which is not completely equivalent to the structure of double-layer hot drink paper cup, but pay more attention to the stability of the cup reinforcement. The inner layer is coated with food-grade PE or PLA coating, which can effectively prevent oil and water and avoid the leakage of condiments.
This design allows the paper cup to maintain its shape in both takeout and dine-in, improving the overall dining experience.
2. Flexible size, suitable for a variety of use requirements
The dip paper cup is usually small in capacity, with common sizes ranging from 1oz (30ml) to 4oz (120ml), suitable for the following scenarios:
Single person seasoning repackaging
Salad dressing, condiments, dipping sauce
Small sample tasting or sample display
Small portions of dried fruits, fruit pieces and other snacks are served
The cup opening is designed reasonably, which is convenient to dip; at the same time, it can be paired with a transparent or paper lid, suitable for take-out and take-away use.
3. Small packaging can also reflect the brand image
Although the dipping cup is small in volume, the body of the cup also supports printing LOGO or simple patterns to help catering enterprises achieve a unified style of packaging. Whether it is simple style, fashion style, or design based on environmental protection concept, it can be presented by printing on the dipping cup.
Other packaging items, such as meal boxes, salad bowls, and drink cups, can enhance brand memory in the details.
4. Environmentally friendly materials, in line with the trend of sustainable development
In the context of increasing environmental awareness in the global catering industry, paper cups are gradually replacing plastic dipping boxes. The paper cups are made of renewable cardboard, and some products support PLA coating process, which is easier to recycle or degrade than traditional plastic small dipping cups.
In Europe, America, Australia and other markets, paper condiment containers have become an important choice for many enterprises to meet environmental regulations and customers’ environmental demands.
5. Small volume, big effect
Despite their small size, dipping paper cups play a crucial role in the details of food service. They not only help businesses achieve a balance between practicality and environmental friendliness in packaging but also subtly enhance brand image and improve the overall dining experience. For food service companies that prioritize environmental protection, attention to detail, and brand consistency, these paper cups have become an essential part of daily operations.
