QXD1 Foil Container
QXD1 (230 x 178mm / 35mm height / 1200ml) is a two-compartment aluminum foil container for meal sets, airline-style portions, school meals, catering packs, and takeaway menus that need separated mains and sides. Compared with QXD2 (227 x 178mm / 38mm height / 1200ml) and QX1 (220 x 160mm / 39mm height / 1100ml), QXD1 gives buyers a divided tray route instead of a single-section rectangle. Confirm divider height, compartment ratio, cover or film route, carton packing, and sample testing for sauced foods before bulk ordering.
Indicative starting price: from USD 0.04 per piece. Final quote depends on size, thickness, order quantity, lid type, printing and packing requirements.
Description
Two Compartment Foil Container
This two compartment foil container page helps B2B buyers compare size, material, lid fit, MOQ, custom options, and export packing before requesting a quote from Qixin.
two compartment foil container specifications for wholesale buyers
230×178mm · 1,200ml capacity · Divided aluminum foil container for keeping foods separate in a single tray
Two compartment foil container designed for separated mains and sides in takeout, catering, and retail meal formats
At 230×178mm with 35mm depth and 1,200ml total capacity, the QXD1 two compartment foil container solves the most common food separation problem in takeout and catering — keeping a protein main and a starchy or vegetable side in the same container without mixing sauces, compromising textures, or requiring a second container. The internal divider is formed from the same aluminum foil as the container walls, making it structurally integral rather than an insert that can shift or collapse during transport. For reheating, chilled storage, or frozen-meal programs, confirm the intended route with Qixin during sampling before bulk ordering.
Integral divider
Formed aluminum divider — no inserts to shift
Standard meal footprint
230×178mm fits standard takeout bags
1,200ml total
Generous two-section single-serve meal
Custom print ready
Full surface up to 9 colors
Where this two compartment foil container works best
The QXD1’s two-section format addresses a specific operational need — one container, one lid, one handling step, two separate food sections. Compared to using two single-compartment containers, the two compartment foil container reduces packaging cost per meal, simplifies assembly line operations, and eliminates the coordination required to match two separate lids and containers per order. For operations needing three sections, see the QXD2 three compartment container. For a full size overview, see our takeout container sizes guide.
Protein + Starch Takeout Meals
The most common takeout meal format — grilled chicken with rice, steak with mashed potato, fish with chips — requires exactly two compartments: one for the protein with sauce, one for the starch or vegetable side. The QXD1 two compartment foil container keeps the sauce from saturating the starch during a 20–40 minute delivery window, which is the primary texture complaint in sauced takeout meals. At 230×178mm the container fits standard delivery bags and meal boxes without modification. See our food delivery container guide.
Catering Plated Meal Service
Event catering operations that pre-plate individual meals use this two compartment foil container to keep mains and sides separated during holding, transport, and service — the same function as a divided plate in a restaurant, but disposable. For any reheating workflow, confirm the actual tray, lid route, and menu item during sampling before bulk order. The integral divider gives buyers a fixed two-section layout, but sauced-food separation should be validated with real menu tests rather than assumed from the catalog page. Read our catering container guide.
Meal Prep Weekly Batch Cooking
Meal prep operations packaging complete weekly meals use the two compartment foil container for protein and carbohydrate separation — keeping cooked chicken separate from rice or roasted vegetables prevents texture degradation during refrigerator storage for up to 4 days. The freezer-safe format extends this to frozen meal prep. The 230×178mm footprint stacks efficiently in standard refrigerator shelving. For individual roast component packaging, the QXH3 small baking tray is an alternative for oven-ready formats. Read our meal prep container guide.
Airline Economy Class Meals
Airline catering kitchens use two compartment foil containers for economy class meal trays where a main dish and a side need to fit within the tray footprint without mixing during transport and trolley service. The oven-safe construction supports the cook-chill-reheat workflow used in airline catering, and the integral aluminum divider maintains food separation during oven reheating at altitude. For more on airline container formats, see our airline catering container guide.
Retail Balanced Meal SKUs
Supermarket chilled and frozen ready meal ranges use two-section containers for balanced meal SKUs — a complete meal with a protein and a vegetable or starch side, marketed as a nutritionally complete single-serve option. The two compartment foil container communicates a considered, balanced meal format rather than a single-component dish, supporting premium pricing in the ready meal category. For three-section balanced meals, see the QXD2 divided container. See our custom container design guide.
Premium Brand Complete Meal Packaging
A premium brand using this two compartment foil container for a signature complete meal format is communicating intentional meal design — the two sections signal that the dish has been considered as a balanced plate rather than assembled components. The 230×178mm surface provides a generous print canvas for brand identity across both compartments simultaneously. The aluminum format also carries a higher perceived quality than plastic divided containers at the same price point. Up to 9-color Pantone printing available. See our foil printing solutions.
Size comparison for two compartment foil container buyers
Not sure if this is the right format? Here is how the QXD1 compares to other divided and single-compartment containers in our range. The shaded row is this product. For a full overview, see our aluminum container sizes guide.
| Model | Dimensions | Height | Volume | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QXD1 ◀ You are here | 230×178mm | 35mm | 1,200ml | Two sections — protein + side, takeout and catering |
| QXD2 | 227×178mm | 38mm | 1,200ml | Three sections — protein + two sides, balanced meal |
| QX1 | 220×160mm | 39mm | 1,100ml | Single compartment, standard takeout main |
| QX2 | 318×214mm | 52mm | 2,900ml | Single compartment, family sharing tray |
| QXH1 | 280×170mm (oval) | 45mm | 1,400ml | Single compartment oval, roasting and baked mains |
Wholesale two compartment foil container orders
MOQ
From 20,000 units per order
Lead time
2–3 months from order confirmation
Custom print
Up to 9 colors, full surface coverage, Pantone matched
Documentation
Request current food-contact, quality, and market-specific documents from Qixin before import.
Two Compartment Foil Container questions
What is the difference between QXD1 and QXD2?
QXD1 (230×178mm, 35mm, 1,200ml) has two compartments for a protein and one side. QXD2 (227×178mm, 38mm, 1,200ml) has three compartments for a protein and two sides. Choose QXD1 for simple two-section meals. Choose QXD2 when a balanced three-section meal format is required.
What should buyers test before relying on the divider?
Confirm the compartment ratio, divider height, fill level, lid or film route, and real menu behavior with samples. For sauced foods, run tilt, transit, holding, and reheating checks before bulk order instead of treating divider performance as guaranteed from the catalog page.
What should buyers confirm before reheating in this tray?
Confirm the intended heating route, recipe, fill weight, lid removal, tray support, and local food-contact document needs during sampling. Do not use aluminum containers in a microwave, and do not finalize a reheating workflow without testing the actual menu item.
What lids fit the QXD1 two compartment foil container?
230×178mm aluminum lids for hot-hold and oven use. Film lids for chilled retail display. A single lid covers both compartments simultaneously, which is the key operational advantage of the divided format over using two separate containers.
How much food fits in each compartment?
Total capacity is 1,200ml across both compartments. The divider position creates approximately a 60/40 split — roughly 720ml for the larger section (main protein) and 480ml for the smaller section (side dish). Fill each section to 80% capacity to prevent overflow during transport.
What should buyers confirm for chilled or frozen meal programs?
Confirm storage temperature, stacking, lid or film route, condensation, and reheat handling with product samples. For retail frozen complete meals, test the full freeze, transport, display, and reheating workflow before approving bulk packaging.
Material comparison for two compartment foil container sourcing
For the two compartment divided container format, here is how aluminum foil compares to common alternatives. For a full safety analysis, see our aluminum vs plastic food safety guide.
| Feature | Aluminum Foil | Plastic Divided Container | Bagasse / Pulp Tray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating route | Sample-test with menu and lid route | Material-dependent; confirm before heating | Confirm material and temperature route |
| Divider / separation testing | Validate with sauced-food samples | Material and design dependent | Confirm liquid resistance |
| Cold-to-heat workflow | Confirm with freeze/reheat sample test | Requires material confirmation | Requires material confirmation |
| Custom print | ✅ Up to 9 colors | ⚠️ Label only | ✅ Print possible |
| Heat retention | ✅ Excellent | ⚠️ Poor | ⚠️ Moderate |
| Waste route | Depends on local collection rules | ⚠️ Varies by type | Confirm composting route |
| Documents | Request current documents from Qixin | Check supplier documents | Check supplier documents |
Part of our aluminum foil container range. Also available as a three compartment format (QXD2). Compatible with 230×178mm aluminum lids and film lids. Read our wholesale supplier guide or ask Qixin for the current document set required for your target market.
