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What is Bagasse? The Sugarcane Packaging Material Changing UK Foodservice
Bagasse (pronounced ba-GAS) is the fibrous pulp left after sugarcane juice is extracted. Instead of burning it as waste — which most sugar mills do — it gets moulded into food packaging: plates, bowls, boxes, and clamshells.
Why it works for food packaging
Bagasse is naturally heat-resistant up to 120°C, grease-resistant, microwave-safe, and freezer-compatible. It handles hot curries, oily dishes, and loaded portions without going soft or leaking. For food businesses, that's not just eco credentials — it's functionality.
The certification gap
Not all bagasse packaging is equal. Some products contain PFAS coatings (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that don't biodegrade — making "compostable" claims meaningless. Others are only industrially compostable, requiring specialist facilities most UK households don't have access to.
Certified home compostable bagasse — verified by DIN CERTCO and TÜV Austria (OK Compost Home) — breaks down in a standard home compost bin within 90 days. No specialist facility. No PFAS. No greenwashing.
Why it matters now
The UK SUP regulations banned plastic plates, bowls, and cutlery in 2023. Bagasse is fully compliant. The CMA is now investigating vague "eco" claims — certified bagasse gives you a defensible paper trail.
Every HOMELINK ECO product is PFAS-free and carries both DIN CERTCO and TÜV Austria certification. UK stock. Next-day delivery.