jackbenimble Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hey again! I know I need a #5 on the bottom to know if it's correct. I sent an email and in their reply they said we don't supply that info on our website. Is this for your business or recycle purposes. Anyway I responded and hopefully they will let me know. But if any of you have use these specific ones 1.5oz cups. Let me know. I'd prefer not to go to Walmart if possible unless it is 1.5oz. Thanks for any help! (link to product is below) http://www.webstaurantstore.com/dart-conex-150pc-1-5-oz-plastic-souffle-portion-cup-125-pk/999P150.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 These are the same ones I used when I poured wax into cups. I also used some that were black. I've been told that they are supposed to have a #2 on the bottom and some I bought did have that and some didn't. I bought from two suppliers though and Solo was one of the brands I got and the #2 that's on the bottom is very small. I bought some off of ebay and the #2 is large. I'm not sure if it matters. I couldn't tell a difference in how they performed. Hope this helps!Belinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hey again! I know I need a #5 on the bottom to know if it's correct. I sent an email and in their reply they said we don't supply that info on our website. Is this for your business or recycle purposes. Anyway I responded and hopefully they will let me know. But if any of you have use these specific ones 1.5oz cups. Let me know. I'd prefer not to go to Walmart if possible unless it is 1.5oz. Thanks for any help! (link to product is below) http://www.webstaurantstore.com/dart-conex-150pc-1-5-oz-plastic-souffle-portion-cup-125-pk/999P150.htmlI believe the Dart brand is the right one! That's what I have and use and I haven't had any problem's. I don't sell yet but I have alot I got from a restaraunt that burned and they were the Dart and mine have a #5 on the bottom! Hopefully someone else who order's these from this supplier will chime in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 These are the same ones I used when I poured wax into cups. I also used some that were black. I've been told that they are supposed to have a #2 on the bottom and some I bought did have that and some didn't. I bought from two suppliers though and Solo was one of the brands I got and the #2 that's on the bottom is very small. I bought some off of ebay and the #2 is large. I'm not sure if it matters. I couldn't tell a difference in how they performed. Hope this helps!BelindaThere is supposed to be a #5 on the bottom. The #2's I believe don't quote me..over time will break down with certain FO's. Hopefully someone else will chime in and confirm this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 That's weird that they wouldn't give you that information. Mine have a #5 on the bottom. I use the 2 oz ones like these http://www.webstaurantstore.com/dart-conex-200pc-2-oz-plastic-souffle-portion-cup-125-pack/999P200.html The ones you posted are made of polystyrene but the ones I use are made of polypropylene. That may make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftyone Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I agree that the polypropylene ones are the best ones to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks everyone. This has really helped out alot! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I'm glad to find out which ones are best myself! I did have a problem with the oil eating through some of the cups and that's why I stopped using them. I'm glad someone knew which ones to buy. I might actually use them again.Belinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Polypropylene (recycle code #5) are the only ones that I know for sure will withstand any warping from FO or cracking from using waxes or wax blends that have a higher acidic rate. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglvr Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hoping to revive this thread as I'm soooooo confused on the portion cups to get!!! Suzy, you said yours have a #5 on the bottom, but when I clicked on your link it says polystyrene in their description and I thought that was the bad one. I can't find a supplier anywhere that specifically says polypropelene. I know the #2 is not good from experience. After a couple of months the bottoms fell out of them after sitting with a poured tart inside. Does anyone use a portion cup that they are sure is the polypropolene? Any help would be appreciated! I got the oval ones awhile back, but that doesn't say either. They are more heavy duty and seem more durable, but I have a problem with the Avery labels sticking to the surface of them. Thanks!Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglvr Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I just looked at the bottom of all my stockpile now of portion cups from webrestaurantstore. So, Solo's are 2. The last batch I bought were the oval Newspring 1 ounce cups and they also have a #2. Does anyone have a link they can send that actually will have the #5 on there so I can be sure? I thought the Newspring brand was an ok one to use. I don't want to waste anymore money on these things at this point! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I use the one ounce cups with lids Like these http://www.webstaurantstore.com/dart-conex-100pc-1-oz-plastic-souffle-portion-cup-2500-case/301100PC.htmlI have never had a problem with them falling apart and some of my melts have been in them for months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglvr Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Do they have that number five on the bottom of them like I guess they are supposed to? If they do then I can place an order today. Maybe Dart is the name brand that's ok. Ellipso cups I have also say two. I could sell all of these to a deli I guess.... LOLthanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglvr Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 http://www.webstaurantstore.com/dart-conex-150pc-1-5-oz-plastic-souffle-portion-cup-2500-case/301150PC.htmlThey DO actually say polypropolene! Yeah!! Thanks Dolphin for leading me in the right direction. Bank account will be a little lighter today, but that's a good thing this time!Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 My 2 ounce Ellipso cups have a 5 and are polypropylene. Now I plan to go and open one of my new cases to see if something has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thankfully, my cases are clearly marked so I did not have to open cases, put on reading glasses WITH a magnifying glass to see the teeny tiny #5 on the bottoms of the cups.Took this pic instead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglvr Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 My cups look just like that and are by Newspring but they clearly have the "2" on the bottom. Weird. Glad you were shipped the right ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 My cups look just like that and are by Newspring but they clearly have the "2" on the bottom. Weird. Glad you were shipped the right ones!I get my cups through Wasserstom. I would contact your supplier. Here is the spec details from the manufacturer indicating that they should be PP and recycle code of 5.http://pactiv.com/products/containers/two-piece/ellipso-1oz-natural-cup-bulk-1000-e1001I sure hope that these are not changing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soshiegirl Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I always try and make sure my cups have the #5 on the bottom. For those that haven't had any trouble with other recyclable codes, woo hoo!!! I get my ellipso cups from Wasserstrom as well. Most Dart brand cups have the recycle code of 5 on the bottom but you will need to verify as they make some with other recyclable codes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Your welcome doglov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy/WI Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 so do this cups come with lids or do u have to order them separate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I have to order the lids separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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