Quick Answer
For hot-filled or steamed pudding, choose heat-resistant #5 PP (about 100–140°C). #6 PS is clear and attractive but resists only about 70–90°C, so it suits chilled desserts and ice cream. PET is very clear for cold drinks and chilled displays. Ice cream also often uses lined paper cups. Match lids to the rim, and pick small sizes for sauce and sample cups.
Materials compared
| Material | Heat resistance (approx.) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| #5 PP | 100–140°C | Hot-filled pudding, steamed desserts |
| #6 PS | 70–90°C | Chilled desserts, ice cream |
| PET | Not for high heat | Chilled displays, jelly, cold drinks |
| Lined paper cup | Depends on product | Ice cream, soft serve |
Figures are general; follow product labels and supplier test reports.
Choosing by item
- Pudding: PP for hot filling, with flat lids or sealing film; see using pudding powder.
- Ice cream: PS or lined paper cups with lids and small spoons.
- Sauce cups: small lidded cups for takeaway sauces and creamers.
- Sample cups: 2–4 oz cups for tastings and events.
How Tang Sugar can help
Tang Sugar supplies pudding, ice cream, sauce and sample cups with matching lids, shipped with pudding powder and spoons.
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FAQ
What material for pudding cups?
#5 PP for hot filling or steaming; PS or PET also work for chilled pudding.
Can ice cream cups be PS?
Yes. PS suits chilled and frozen desserts but is not heat resistant or microwave safe.
How big are sample cups?
Usually 2–4 oz.
What are they called in Chinese?
Pudding cup 布丁杯, ice cream cup 冰淇淋杯, sauce cup 醬料杯, sample cup 試飲杯.
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