GN polycarbonate container ARAVEN AR94036

A gastronorm container holds prepared ingredients, cooked dishes or chilled components in a standardised format that slides into refrigerators, bain-maries, display counters and transport trolleys. The GN 1/2 size is half the width of the full GN 1 tray, letting two containers sit side by side on a single shelf or in a single well. Polycarbonate is chosen for its transparency, impact resistance and ability to withstand repeated thermal shocks from freezing, refrigeration and hot-holding without warping or cracking.

The container is loaded by placing food directly into the tray or by lining it with cling film, baking paper or a disposable insert. Once filled, it stacks with other GN 1/2 containers or nests inside them when empty to save cupboard space. A matching lid, sold separately, snaps onto the rim to seal contents during transport or storage. The flat base and reinforced corners allow the tray to be carried by hand or placed on a worktop without tipping.

Construction is a single piece of polycarbonate moulded into the 325 mm by 265 mm footprint and 150 mm depth. The 8 L volume gives enough room for portioned sauces, diced vegetables, pre-cooked pasta or individual desserts without overfilling. The material is freezer-safe, refrigerator-safe and dishwasher-safe, so the same container moves from prep to service to storage and back again.

Cleaning follows from the smooth, non-porous surface: food residue rinses off under a tap or in a sink, and the container can be run through a commercial dishwasher for thorough sanitisation. Polycarbonate does not absorb odours or stains, so the tray remains clear and neutral for the next use.