PHA Souffle Cups
PHA-based 2 oz black souffle cups replace the billions of conventional plastic portion cups discarded every year — fully compostable, petroleum-free, and food-safe.
40B+
souffle & portion cups manufactured globally every year
<3%
ever captured by recycling sorting equipment
500 yrs
for a conventional plastic souffle cup to break down
100%
of PHA souffle cups return to nature within months
Billions of Plastic Souffle Cups Enter Landfills Every Year
Every sauce, dressing, and condiment sample handed across a counter comes in one: a small plastic souffle cup used for minutes and discarded forever. More than 40 billion of these portion cups are manufactured worldwide every year, made almost entirely from conventional polypropylene or polystyrene.
Because they are small, lightweight, and frequently contaminated with food residue, fewer than 3% of souffle cups are ever captured by recycling sorting equipment. The rest are landfilled or escape into waterways, where they fragment into microplastics — with lab studies finding up to 1,420 microplastic particles released per liter from conventional single-use plastic cups.
The solution is already here: a PHA souffle cup that matches conventional black plastic in size, performance, and lid compatibility — and returns completely to nature within months of disposal.
PHA Souffle Cup — Same Fit. Zero Plastic Waste.
Pure Form Solution's 2 oz black souffle cup is manufactured from PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates), a bioplastic produced through bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils. It matches the conventional black plastic souffle cup in capacity, diameter, and tight-fitting lid compatibility — while being fully compostable at end of life.
Designed as a direct drop-in replacement for the standard 2 oz portion cup, our PHA souffle cup requires no changes to filling lines, dispensing equipment, or lid inventory. It is food-contact certified and grease-resistant, built to hold sauces, dressings, and condiments without leaking.
- ✓Made from PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) — 100% petroleum-free
- ✓Fully compostable in marine, soil, home compost, and industrial composting environments
- ✓Same 2 oz capacity, diameter, and tight-fitting lid compatibility as conventional black souffle cups
- ✓Grease-resistant and leak-proof — built for sauces, dressings, and portioned condiments
- ✓Food-contact certified — BPA-free, phthalate-free, and food-grade safe
- ✓Zero microplastics released at end of life — returns to nature completely
Designed for Foodservice. Built for the Planet.
Our PHA souffle cups are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing portioning and packaging operations while delivering a fundamentally better environmental outcome.
PHA Bioplastic
Our souffle cups are manufactured from PHA — polyhydroxyalkanoates — a bioplastic produced through bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils. Zero petroleum, zero synthetic chemistry, zero toxic residue.
Drop-In Replacement
Engineered to match the exact 2 oz capacity, diameter, and tight-fitting lid design of standard black plastic souffle cups. No changes to portioning lines, dispensing equipment, or lid inventory.
Fully Compostable
After use, PHA souffle cups biodegrade completely in marine, soil, and home compost environments — leaving behind zero microplastics, no toxic residue, and no lasting pollution.
The Science Behind the Solution
PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) is one of the most advanced bioplastics available — produced naturally by bacteria and designed by nature to return to the earth without a trace.
Biologically Produced
PHA is created through bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils — no petroleum, no synthetic chemistry. The resulting material is naturally biodegradable at every stage of its lifecycle.
Marine & Soil Certified
Unlike conventional bioplastics that require industrial composting, PHA degrades completely in marine and soil environments — making it safe even if a cup ends up outside the waste stream.
Food-Contact Safe
PHA delivers the grease resistance, rigidity, and leak-proof performance required for sauces, dressings, and dips — meeting the same food-safety standards as conventional plastic souffle cups.
No Toxic Residue
When PHA breaks down, it produces water and CO₂ — no microplastics, no BPA, no heavy metals. Independent lab studies have found up to 1,420 microplastic particles per liter released from conventional single-use plastic cups; PHA releases zero.
Built for Every Portion-Control Operation
Whether you run a single restaurant or a national portion-pack manufacturing line, our PHA souffle cups integrate directly into your existing operation.
Restaurants & QSR
Independent restaurants, quick-service chains, and food trucks serving sauces, dressings, and dips in certified compostable portion cups.
Food Manufacturers
Portion-pack and condiment manufacturers filling souffle cups at scale on existing filling and lidding lines.
Catering & Events
Caterers, stadiums, and event venues serving single-portion condiments and samples without adding plastic waste.
Grocery & Deli
Supermarket delis, salad bars, and grab-and-go counters portioning dressings, sauces, and dips for takeout.
PHA Souffle Cup — FAQ
Everything you need to know about switching to compostable portion cups.
What is a PHA souffle cup made from?
Our PHA souffle cups are made from polyhydroxyalkanoates — a bioplastic produced through bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils. They contain zero petroleum, zero synthetic chemistry, and zero toxic residue.
Are PHA souffle cups the same size as conventional black plastic ones?
Yes. Our PHA souffle cup is engineered to match the exact 2 oz capacity, diameter, and tight-fitting lid design of the standard black plastic souffle cup used across foodservice.
How many souffle cups are produced worldwide each year?
More than 40 billion single-use souffle and portion cups are manufactured globally every year for condiments, sauces, dressings, and portion-controlled foodservice use. The overwhelming majority are made from conventional polypropylene or polystyrene — materials too small and too often contaminated with food residue to be captured by recycling sorting equipment. Nearly all of them end up in landfill or waterways, where they fragment into microplastics over time.
How much microplastic pollution do PHA souffle cups prevent?
Independent lab studies have measured up to 1,420 microplastic particles released per liter from conventional single-use plastic cups. Because PHA biodegrades completely in marine, soil, and home compost environments, PHA souffle cups release zero microplastics at end of life — compared to the billions of conventional plastic portion cups that persist or fragment into microplastic pollution every year.
Can foodservice operations switch to PHA souffle cups without changing equipment?
Yes. PHA souffle cups are a direct drop-in replacement — same 2 oz capacity, same diameter, same tight-fitting lid compatibility. No changes to filling lines, dispensing equipment, or lid inventory are required.
How long do PHA souffle cups take to biodegrade?
PHA souffle cups biodegrade completely in marine, soil, home compost, and industrial composting environments within months. Conventional plastic souffle cups take roughly 500 years to break down.
Ready to Replace Plastic Souffle Cups?
Contact us today to request samples, discuss volume pricing, or learn how our PHA souffle cups can integrate into your portioning operation.