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Araven 1/4 GN Allergen Polypropylene Food Container Purple 4.3L

SKU: CM787

£13.50(£16.20 inc VAT)

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This is a 1/4 gastronorm polypropylene food storage container from Araven's allergen management range. It is colour-coded purple to help kitchens maintain a clear, consistent system for separating allergen-containing ingredients from the general food preparation workflow. An airtight lid is included as standard.

In a busy prep kitchen, allergen control depends heavily on reliable visual systems. The purple coding is widely recognised across food service as a dedicated allergen colour, which helps reduce the risk of accidental cross-contamination during high-pressure service periods when mistakes are most likely. The container fits standard 1/4 GN configurations, so it integrates directly into existing gastronorm storage racks, refrigeration, and bain-marie setups without requiring separate storage arrangements.

Practically, this container offers a useful range of benefits for day-to-day kitchen operations:

  • Colour-coded purple for clear allergen segregation across prep and service teams
  • Airtight lid reduces contamination risk and helps preserve ingredient condition
  • Wide temperature tolerance supports use from freezer storage through to hot-hold environments
  • Polypropylene construction is robust, odour-resistant, and straightforward to clean
  • GN-compatible sizing slots directly into standard refrigeration and storage racking

There are no installation requirements — this is a standalone storage container. It is dishwasher safe, which matters in kitchens where hygiene records and cleaning compliance are subject to inspection. The polypropylene material does not absorb odours or stains readily, which is a practical advantage when containers are used repeatedly across service periods.

This container is well suited to any commercial kitchen with a formal allergen management procedure in place — from small independent restaurants to larger contract catering operations. For kitchens storing larger volumes of allergen-controlled ingredients, a bigger GN size or a deeper container may be more appropriate. If you are building out a full allergen colour-coding system across multiple GN sizes, it is worth getting the range right from the outset. We are happy to help you work through what you need.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the purple colour specifically used for allergen storage?

Purple has become the widely adopted colour code within UK food service for allergen-controlled ingredients. Using a dedicated colour across your storage containers, utensils, and prep equipment makes it easier for all team members to identify allergen-risk items quickly, which is particularly important during busy service when verbal communication can break down. Many allergen management policies and food safety audits now expect a visible colour-coding system to be in place.

Is this container suitable for both refrigerated storage and hot-hold use?

The polypropylene material handles a wide temperature range, making it practical for moving ingredients from cold storage through to warmer holding environments. That said, always check your specific hot-hold equipment's requirements, as some bain-marie setups are designed for GN steel rather than plastic containers. If you are unsure whether this container is suitable for your particular setup, it is worth checking before committing to a full set.

How many of these containers would a typical kitchen need for allergen management?

It depends on the number of allergens you are actively managing and how your prep workflow is structured. A kitchen handling several of the 14 major allergens as distinct ingredients will typically need a container per allergen category in active use, plus spares for cleaning rotation. For kitchens building a more comprehensive allergen storage system across different volumes and GN sizes, we can advise on a practical set that suits your operation.
Araven 1/4 GN Allergen Polypropylene Food Container Purple 4.3L

£13.50(£16.20 inc VAT)

£13.50(£16.20 inc VAT)

This is a 1/4 gastronorm polypropylene food storage container from Araven's allergen management range. It is colour-coded purple to help kitchens maintain a clear, consistent system for separating allergen-containing ingredients from the general food preparation workflow. An airtight lid is included as standard.

In a busy prep kitchen, allergen control depends heavily on reliable visual systems. The purple coding is widely recognised across food service as a dedicated allergen colour, which helps reduce the risk of accidental cross-contamination during high-pressure service periods when mistakes are most likely. The container fits standard 1/4 GN configurations, so it integrates directly into existing gastronorm storage racks, refrigeration, and bain-marie setups without requiring separate storage arrangements.

Practically, this container offers a useful range of benefits for day-to-day kitchen operations:

  • Colour-coded purple for clear allergen segregation across prep and service teams
  • Airtight lid reduces contamination risk and helps preserve ingredient condition
  • Wide temperature tolerance supports use from freezer storage through to hot-hold environments
  • Polypropylene construction is robust, odour-resistant, and straightforward to clean
  • GN-compatible sizing slots directly into standard refrigeration and storage racking

There are no installation requirements — this is a standalone storage container. It is dishwasher safe, which matters in kitchens where hygiene records and cleaning compliance are subject to inspection. The polypropylene material does not absorb odours or stains readily, which is a practical advantage when containers are used repeatedly across service periods.

This container is well suited to any commercial kitchen with a formal allergen management procedure in place — from small independent restaurants to larger contract catering operations. For kitchens storing larger volumes of allergen-controlled ingredients, a bigger GN size or a deeper container may be more appropriate. If you are building out a full allergen colour-coding system across multiple GN sizes, it is worth getting the range right from the outset. We are happy to help you work through what you need.