Chinese food is popular because of its oriental and delicious taste. If you love Chinese food, then you know what we are talking about. Many Chinese restaurants have developed selling food loved by many. Some people do not eat in the restaurant and eat at home.For this takeout boxes are needed. They are also required when food is left over that the customer wishes to take home. Chinese takeout boxes are rather attractively enhancing the exotic culture of the Chinese.

These folded boxes are used to package orders that are made for delivery and also takeout. They have a unique shape as well. How much rice is actually in these Chinese takeout boxes? Read on to find out more.

The Size of the Box:

Different restaurants may have different size boxes. That is why it is better to look at average values. When it comes to the serving size, this is about 350-400 g. This is similar to a supermarket. Typical takeaway containers usually carry about 700-800g food. A "portion" will be half or one of these. Different outlets have various kinds of containers. Nevertheless, the large rectangular foil ones (these are 7 "x4") that are popular hold about 700-800g or food. Plastic containers having lids (6.5 "x4.5") are also used. These are also similar to rectangular foil dishes, despite looking a bit smaller.

When it comes to rice, considering a medium foil carton (ie, 5 "x 4") holds about 300-350g or rice. The takeaway container serves only two people. Takeout containers usually have two cups of rice.

Different Materials Used to Make the Boxes:

Takeout boxes are available in different materials, sizes as well as colors. These boxes usually open from the top. The material used to make these boxes needs to be such that they can keep the rice, noodles, etc. inside safe from getting spoiled.The material receives folded in such a way that leakage also does not occur. The material can be used as paperboard, cardboard, etc. The box can be wrapped, waxed or even plastic coated to keep the raw food inside it safe.

Different Takeout Boxes Designs:

You may have noticed that different Chinese takeouts have different design boxes promoting their restaurant. Some boxes have a handle and are easy to handle. You can find different items separately from food.