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Araven 1/2 GN Allergen Polypropylene Food Container 10L Purple

SKU: CM789

£30.86(£37.03 inc VAT)

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This Araven half-gastronorm container is a purpose-designed allergen management solution for commercial kitchens operating under PPDS and allergen labelling requirements. Made from polypropylene and colour-coded in purple — the recognised colour for allergen-controlled storage — it allows kitchen teams to keep allergen-containing ingredients physically and visually separated from the general mise en place without relying on labelling alone.

In practice, the container performs reliably across a wide temperature range, making it equally suitable for cold storage and light warm-holding applications. The airtight lid and pull-tab design are well suited to fast-paced service environments where staff need to access contents quickly and reseal securely. A permanent wipe-clean label panel supports date and content marking without the residue that adhesive labels leave behind.

  • Purple colour-coding supports allergen separation protocols at a glance
  • Airtight lid with pull tab for quick, secure access during service
  • Wipe-clean label area for date and content marking without adhesive residue
  • Polypropylene construction resists warping and cracking under regular use
  • Standard 1/2 GN footprint fits most countertop cold wells, bains marie, and shelving

As a standard half-gastronorm size, it fits directly into most refrigerated prep counters, cold wells, and gastronorm-compatible racking. It stacks consistently with other GN 1/2 containers, which helps with storage efficiency in smaller prep areas. The polypropylene material is dishwasher safe and holds up well to the daily wash cycle demands of a busy kitchen.

This container is well suited to any operation with allergen management responsibilities — from small cafés and school kitchens to larger contract catering sites. For operations handling very high volumes or requiring deeper storage, larger GN formats are available within the same Araven allergen range.

If you are setting up an allergen management system across your kitchen and want guidance on container sizing or colour-coding protocols, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

Is the purple colour-coding part of an officially recognised allergen system?

Purple is widely adopted in UK commercial kitchens as the designated colour for allergen-controlled equipment, including chopping boards, utensils, and storage containers. While no single statutory standard mandates specific colours, using a consistent colour-coded system is considered best practice under UK allergen management guidance and supports due diligence documentation.

Can this container go directly from the freezer into a bain marie or hot holding unit?

The polypropylene material is rated from -40°C to 95°C, so it handles the transition from cold storage to moderate warm-holding reliably. It is not designed for direct oven use or high-temperature applications beyond that range, so for anything requiring higher heat you would need a different container type.

Will this lid fit other brands of 1/2 GN containers I already have in the kitchen?

Gastronorm sizing is standardised, so the footprint will align with other 1/2 GN containers, but lid compatibility between manufacturers is not guaranteed — lid profiles and rim tolerances vary. For a proper airtight seal, we would recommend using the Araven lid with the Araven container rather than mixing components across brands.
Araven 1/2 GN Allergen Polypropylene Food Container 10L Purple

£30.86(£37.03 inc VAT)

£30.86(£37.03 inc VAT)

This Araven half-gastronorm container is a purpose-designed allergen management solution for commercial kitchens operating under PPDS and allergen labelling requirements. Made from polypropylene and colour-coded in purple — the recognised colour for allergen-controlled storage — it allows kitchen teams to keep allergen-containing ingredients physically and visually separated from the general mise en place without relying on labelling alone.

In practice, the container performs reliably across a wide temperature range, making it equally suitable for cold storage and light warm-holding applications. The airtight lid and pull-tab design are well suited to fast-paced service environments where staff need to access contents quickly and reseal securely. A permanent wipe-clean label panel supports date and content marking without the residue that adhesive labels leave behind.

  • Purple colour-coding supports allergen separation protocols at a glance
  • Airtight lid with pull tab for quick, secure access during service
  • Wipe-clean label area for date and content marking without adhesive residue
  • Polypropylene construction resists warping and cracking under regular use
  • Standard 1/2 GN footprint fits most countertop cold wells, bains marie, and shelving

As a standard half-gastronorm size, it fits directly into most refrigerated prep counters, cold wells, and gastronorm-compatible racking. It stacks consistently with other GN 1/2 containers, which helps with storage efficiency in smaller prep areas. The polypropylene material is dishwasher safe and holds up well to the daily wash cycle demands of a busy kitchen.

This container is well suited to any operation with allergen management responsibilities — from small cafés and school kitchens to larger contract catering sites. For operations handling very high volumes or requiring deeper storage, larger GN formats are available within the same Araven allergen range.

If you are setting up an allergen management system across your kitchen and want guidance on container sizing or colour-coding protocols, the team is happy to help you work through the options.