8.9×6.3×1.6 Inch Black PP Fresh Meat Tray
HSQY HS22164 is a rectangular black polypropylene meat tray designed for the packaging, display and transportation of fresh meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and other chilled food products.
The primary tray size is 226×161×40mm, approximately 8.9×6.3×1.6 inches. A deeper 226×161×50mm option is also listed in the current product range for applications requiring additional product depth or fill volume.
The black tray provides strong visual contrast for beef, pork, lamb, poultry, seafood and other fresh proteins in refrigerated retail displays. Standard colors currently include black, white, clear and other customized colors subject to order requirements.
This page describes a standard PP fresh-meat tray. If your project requires modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), vacuum skin packaging (VSP), a defined oxygen transmission rate or extended shelf-life performance, specify the required packaging system so HSQY can evaluate a suitable high-barrier PP or multilayer tray instead of assuming that standard PP provides the required gas barrier.
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HS22164 PP Meat Tray Specifications
The following table is based on the currently published HSQY product information. Final dimensional tolerances, material grade, tray weight, sealing compatibility and food-contact documentation should be confirmed before commercial production.
| Property |
Current Specification |
Buyer Should Confirm |
| Item Number |
HS22164 |
Reference HS22164 when requesting samples or quotes |
| Product Type |
Rectangular PP Fresh Meat Tray |
Overwrap, heat seal, MAP or other packaging format |
| Material |
Polypropylene (PP) |
Exact resin grade and applicable food-contact documentation |
| Main Dimensions |
226×161×40mm |
External dimension and dimensional tolerance |
| Approximate Inch Size |
8.9×6.3×1.6 in. |
Use metric drawing for production-line compatibility |
| Deeper Option |
226×161×50mm |
Confirm whether this is the same tooling family or a separate variant |
| Compartments |
1 Compartment |
Customized compartment designs require separate evaluation |
| Standard Color |
Black |
Color consistency and approved sample |
| Other Colors |
White, Clear, Colored, Customized |
Color MOQ and resin availability |
| Case Pack |
300 pcs |
Confirm current carton dimensions and pack configuration |
| MOQ |
30,000 pcs |
Custom colors or designs may require different MOQ |
| Typical Applications |
Fresh Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables and Chilled Foods |
Food type, fill weight, storage temperature and packaging system |
Why Use a Black PP Tray for Fresh Meat Packaging?
Strong Retail Presentation
Black trays create a strong visual contrast with red meat, poultry, seafood and other fresh foods, helping products stand out in refrigerated retail displays.
Moisture and Grease Resistance
Polypropylene does not absorb liquid in the way paper-based materials do and provides a practical surface for packaging foods containing moisture, fat and meat juices.
Rigid Product Support
The tray provides structural support during filling, wrapping, stacking, transportation and refrigerated display. Final tray stiffness depends on resin grade, wall thickness and tray design.
Lightweight Packaging
Thermoformed PP trays provide a lightweight rigid-packaging format for meat processors, butcher shops, supermarket packing operations and food distributors.
Multiple Packaging Options
Depending on the tray design and exact material specification, PP meat trays may be used with overwrap films or evaluated with compatible lidding systems. MAP and VSP require packaging-system-specific tray and film structures and should be specified separately.
226×161mm Meat Tray Applications
Beef Packaging
The rectangular format can be used for retail portions of steak, diced beef, minced beef and other fresh beef products when the tray dimensions and load capacity match the portion.
Pork and Lamb Packaging
Black PP meat trays provide a conventional retail presentation for pork chops, sliced pork, lamb cuts and other chilled protein products.
Poultry Packaging
Chicken breast, thighs, wings and other poultry portions can be packed in suitable PP trays together with the appropriate film and, where required, an absorbent pad.
Seafood Packaging
The moisture-resistant PP structure can also be evaluated for chilled fish and seafood portions where tray dimensions, packaging film and cold-chain conditions meet the product requirements.
Vegetables and Fresh Foods
PP trays may also be used for vegetables, prepared ingredients and other refrigerated foods where a rigid rectangular display tray is required.
40mm vs 50mm Deep PP Meat Tray
| Size |
Relative Depth |
Typical Selection Logic |
| 226×161×40mm |
Standard 40mm depth |
Standard retail portions and products requiring a lower tray profile |
| 226×161×50mm |
10mm deeper |
Larger portions, thicker products or applications requiring greater tray depth |
Tray depth should be selected according to the actual meat dimensions, portion weight, headspace, absorbent-pad thickness and film-wrapping or sealing process.
Overwrap vs Heat Seal vs MAP vs VSP Meat Packaging
The correct tray should be selected together with the packaging technology. A standard PP tray should not automatically be described as a MAP or VSP tray unless its structure and sealing surface have been designed and validated for that system.
| Packaging System |
Typical Configuration |
Tray Requirement |
| Overwrap |
Tray + stretch / cling overwrap film + optional absorbent pad |
Standard meat tray may be suitable after packaging-line testing |
| Heat-Sealed Tray |
Tray + compatible top-seal lidding film |
Requires compatible sealing flange and film |
| MAP |
High-barrier tray + high-barrier lidding film + controlled gas atmosphere |
Specify high-barrier PP / EVOH or other validated structure and target OTR |
| VSP |
Skin-compatible tray + vacuum skin film |
Requires VSP-compatible tray surface, flange and film system |
Standard PP Is Not Automatically a High-Barrier Tray
The original page stated that the PP tray itself blocks oxygen and extends fresh-meat shelf life. This should not be used as a universal product claim.
Standard polypropylene provides useful moisture resistance, but defined oxygen-barrier performance for MAP meat packaging normally requires a validated high-barrier structure, such as a multilayer PP tray containing an oxygen-barrier layer, together with a suitable lidding film and controlled gas composition.
If your project requires MAP, provide the required oxygen transmission rate, storage temperature, product shelf-life target, gas mixture and lidding-film specification so the appropriate tray structure can be evaluated.
What Determines Fresh Meat Shelf Life?
A meat tray alone does not determine shelf life. Freshness and shelf life depend on the entire packaging and cold-chain system.
| Factor |
Why It Matters |
| Meat Type |
Beef, poultry, pork, lamb and seafood have different microbial and color-stability characteristics |
| Initial Microbial Load |
Processing hygiene and handling strongly influence achievable shelf life |
| Storage Temperature |
Continuous refrigerated temperature control is critical for fresh proteins |
| Packaging Film |
Film oxygen and moisture transmission affect the internal package environment |
| Tray Barrier |
Standard or high-barrier structure must match the packaging system |
| Seal Integrity |
Poor seals can compromise MAP or other sealed packaging systems |
| Gas Mixture |
MAP performance depends on the specified CO₂, O₂ and N₂ mixture for the particular food |
| Distribution Time |
Shelf-life validation must cover production, transportation and retail display |
Can This PP Meat Tray Be Used with an Absorbent Pad?
An absorbent pad can be evaluated for fresh meat, poultry or seafood applications where purge or meat juices need to be managed inside the package.
Pad dimensions, absorption capacity and food-contact requirements should be selected according to the meat type, portion size and expected purge volume. The pad should not interfere with the tray sealing area where top sealing is used.
Is This PP Meat Tray Microwave Safe?
Polypropylene as a material can be used in many microwaveable food-packaging applications, but microwave suitability is grade- and product-specific.
The current HSQY product page describes this particular fresh-meat tray for packaging and refrigeration and does not provide a validated microwave temperature or heating-time specification. It should therefore not be marketed as microwave-safe unless HSQY confirms the exact tray grade and applicable test conditions.
Is This PP Tray Suitable for Conventional Ovens?
Standard PP fresh-meat trays should not be promoted as conventional-oven trays. Applications requiring high oven temperatures should use a material and tray specifically designed and validated for that heating process.
How to Choose a Fresh Meat Packaging Tray
1. Define the Meat Product
Specify beef, pork, poultry, lamb, seafood, processed meat or another product because packaging requirements differ by product type.
2. Provide the Portion Dimensions and Weight
Provide the approximate product length, width, height and weight to determine whether the 226×161×40mm or 226×161×50mm tray is more suitable.
3. Choose Overwrap, Heat Seal, MAP or VSP
Packaging technology determines the required tray flange, barrier structure, film and sealing system. Do not select a tray based only on its external dimensions.
4. Define the Shelf-Life Target
If extended shelf life is required, provide the current shelf life, target shelf life, storage temperature and packaging method so the barrier requirement can be evaluated.
5. Select Tray Color
Black provides strong contrast for many fresh meat products. White, clear and custom colors can be evaluated according to branding, retailer requirements and MOQ.
6. Determine Whether an Absorbent Pad Is Needed
Fresh meat products that release purge may require an absorbent pad. Specify expected liquid volume and required pad dimensions.
7. Confirm Packaging-Machine Compatibility
For automatic denesting, sealing or wrapping lines, provide the machine manufacturer, model and existing tray drawing to confirm fit and handling.
Important B2B Parameters to Confirm
| Parameter |
Why It Matters |
| External Dimensions |
Determines carton, filling line, sealing tool and shelf-space compatibility |
| Internal Dimensions |
Determines actual food fit and usable capacity |
| Tray Depth |
Must accommodate product thickness and absorbent pad |
| Tray Weight |
Useful for material comparison, costing and stiffness control |
| Flange Width |
Critical when using a heat-seal lidding film |
| Denesting Performance |
Important for automated meat-packing lines |
| Material Structure |
Distinguishes standard PP from high-barrier multilayer trays |
| OTR / WVTR |
Required where defined MAP barrier performance is specified |
| Seal Strength |
Relevant for heat-sealed, MAP and VSP systems |
| Food-Contact Documentation |
Must match the actual resin grade and target market |
Information Needed for a PP Meat Tray Quote
To receive an accurate quotation and suitable tray recommendation, please provide:
HS22164 or required tray dimensions
226×161×40mm or 226×161×50mm
Meat, poultry, seafood, vegetable or other food type
Typical portion weight and product dimensions
Black, white, clear or custom color
Overwrap, heat seal, MAP or VSP packaging method
Absorbent-pad requirement
Required lidding or wrapping film
Tray-sealing or packaging-machine model
Storage temperature
Required shelf life
Required OTR/WVTR if MAP is used
Required food-contact or quality documentation
Order quantity and annual demand
Destination country and port
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Packing and Bulk Supply
Case Pack: The current HS22164 product information lists 300 trays per case.
Commercial MOQ: The current product listing specifies 30,000 pieces. Customized colors, dimensions or new tooling may require a different MOQ.
Bulk Packaging: Tray nesting, carton dimensions and pallet configuration should be confirmed according to the selected tray depth, destination market and transportation method.
For automated food-packing plants, request samples from the same intended production specification to evaluate denesting, line handling, film compatibility and finished-pack performance before placing a high-volume order.
Food-Contact and Quality Documentation
Food-contact suitability should be confirmed using documentation that applies to the exact PP resin, color masterbatch, tray grade, manufacturing specification and destination market.
Buyers should request current applicable declarations, migration or food-contact test information and any required quality documentation before commercial use instead of relying on general statements such as “food grade.”
Recycling Considerations
Polypropylene is identified as resin identification code #5. Whether a used PP meat tray can actually be recycled depends on local collection and sorting infrastructure, tray color, food contamination, absorbent pads, labels, films and other components in the finished package.
Therefore the complete pack should not automatically be marketed as universally recyclable without considering the recycling system in the destination market.
FAQ About Black PP Meat Trays
What is the size of HSQY HS22164 meat tray?
The primary HS22164 size is 226×161×40mm, approximately 8.9×6.3×1.6 inches. A 226×161×50mm deeper option is also currently listed.
What material is this meat tray made from?
HS22164 is made from polypropylene, commonly abbreviated as PP.
What foods can be packed in this PP tray?
Typical applications include fresh beef, pork, lamb, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables and other chilled food products where the dimensions and packaging system are suitable.
Is this a MAP meat tray?
This page currently specifies polypropylene but does not publish an EVOH layer, OTR value or other high-barrier specification. Do not assume it is a high-barrier MAP tray unless the supplied grade is specifically confirmed for MAP use.
What is the difference between a standard PP meat tray and a high-barrier MAP tray?
A standard PP tray primarily provides structural support and moisture-resistant packaging performance. A high-barrier MAP tray uses a validated barrier structure and is paired with a high-barrier lidding film to maintain the required modified atmosphere.
Does a PP tray automatically extend meat shelf life?
No. Shelf life depends on meat quality, hygiene, temperature, packaging atmosphere, tray and film barrier, sealing integrity and distribution conditions. The complete package must be validated.
Can this tray be used with an absorbent meat pad?
An absorbent pad can be evaluated where purge management is required. Select the pad according to tray dimensions, meat type and expected liquid volume.
Can this PP meat tray be heat sealed?
Heat-seal compatibility depends on the exact tray flange, PP grade and lidding film. If top sealing is required, provide the sealing-machine model and film specification so compatibility can be confirmed.
Can this tray be used for VSP?
Vacuum skin packaging requires a tray specifically compatible with the skin film and sealing process. Use HSQY's dedicated VSP tray range if VSP performance is required.
Is this PP meat tray microwave safe?
The current HSQY page does not publish validated microwave conditions for HS22164. Although PP is used in many microwaveable products, this tray should not be advertised as microwave-safe unless the specific grade and use conditions are confirmed.
Can this tray go in a conventional oven?
Standard PP meat trays are not intended to replace CPET or other validated ovenable packaging at high conventional-oven temperatures.
Why are black meat trays popular for retail meat?
Black trays provide strong contrast with fresh proteins and can create a clean, premium appearance in refrigerated meat displays.
What other colors are available?
The current HSQY listing includes black, white, clear and customized colors. Custom color feasibility and MOQ should be confirmed before ordering.
How many trays are packed in one case?
The current product page lists a case pack of 300 pieces.
What is the MOQ for HS22164?
The current commercial MOQ is listed as 30,000 pieces.
Can I request samples before bulk ordering?
Sample testing is recommended for checking food fit, tray depth, wrapping or sealing compatibility, denesting, absorbent-pad fit and finished-package appearance before bulk production.
What information should I provide for a quotation?
Provide tray size, depth, color, food type, portion weight, packaging method, film type, absorbent-pad requirement, quantity, required documentation and destination country.
About HSQY Plastic Group
HSQY Plastic Group supplies PP meat trays, fresh-food trays, MAP trays, VSP trays and high-barrier PP packaging solutions for meat processors, food packers, supermarkets, distributors and food-packaging companies.
Fresh-meat packaging projects can be evaluated according to tray dimensions, product weight, packaging film, overwrap or sealing method, shelf-life target, storage temperature, barrier requirement and packaging-machine compatibility.
If your current tray is approximately 226×161mm, send HSQY the existing tray sample, drawing or packing specification to compare HS22164 with your present packaging format.
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