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18/10 & 18/0 Stainless Flatware vs CPLA Compostable Cutlery Set

Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in In-Flight Catering Equipment.

Precision-balanced stainless steel cutlery engineered for the full spectrum of airline cabin classes, from economy rotable sets to first-class mirror-polished service.

In-Flight Catering Equipment

CPLA Compostable Cutlery Set

by Avio Pack (Xiamen Avio Pack Co., Ltd.)

Industrially compostable CPLA cutlery set for inflight hot-meal service, certified to EN 13432 and FDA food-contact standards.

Cost of ownership	18/10 & 18/0 Stainless Flatware	CPLA Compostable Cutlery Set
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Specs

Technical specifications.

Spec	18/10 & 18/0 Stainless Flatware	CPLA Compostable Cutlery Set
Alloy grades available	18/10 and 18/0 stainless steel	—
Chromium content	18 %	—
Nickel content (18/10)	10 %	—
Weight options	Heavy-gauge and light-gauge	—
Format options	Conventional rotable and disposable	—
Custom pieces	Scoops, tongs, ladles, serving pieces	—
Finish options	Mirror polish, satin	—
Food safety compliance	FDA 21 CFR, EU EC 1935/2004	—
Material	—	CPLA (crystallised polylactic acid, corn starch / sugarcane derived)
Working temperature range	—	85–100 °C
Standard set contents	—	Fork, knife, spoon, coffee stirrer, salt/pepper, napkin
Compostability certification	—	EN 13432, BPI
Composting decomposition time	—	90–180 days (industrial composting)
Food contact compliance	—	FDA, DIN, FSC
BPA	—	BPA-free
Packaging	—	Custom-printed sealed wrapper, airline branding available

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