What goes into every Satva plate
One fallen Areca leaf, pressed into shape, checked by hand and tested by an independent lab. Here's the detail.
What the lab found
Our plates and bowls are made in an ISO 9001 certified factory in Chennai, India, and tested by SGS India, an independent testing lab.
No harmful chemicals found
No arsenic, no PCP (a wood preservative) and none of the 70 pesticides tested for.
No harmful bacteria found
No E. coli, Salmonella or coliforms, and almost no yeast or mould.
Microwave
No change after five one-minute rounds with oily food.
Strong enough for real service
Sturdy
A pressed Areca leaf stays firm under a full main, so plates don't bend or fold when guests carry them.
Doesn't soak through
Laksa, curry and gravy stay on the plate. We test every size with hot gravy before it goes on sale.
Microwave
SGS found no visible change after five one-minute rounds with oily food.
Fridge and freezer
Chill or freeze food in the plates and bowls, then serve straight from them.
For purchasing teams
| Test | Result | SGS report | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Not detected (limit 2 mg/kg) | MAN:HL:1548003574 | May 2024 |
| PCP | Not detected · Pass | MAN:HL:1548003572 | May 2024 |
| 70 pesticides | None detected · Pass | MAN:HL:1648002424 | Apr 2025 |
| Bacteria, yeast, mould | E. coli, Salmonella, coliforms, Pseudomonas absent; yeast and mould below 10 cfu per plate | MAN:HL:1548003576 | May 2024 |
| Microwave | No visible change after 5 × 60 s at about 650 W with oily food | MAN:HL:1248000747 | Feb 2021 |
| Factory quality system | ISO 9001:2015 certified | QRO Certification · 3050240620104Q | Valid to Jun 2027 |
Full reports on request: WhatsApp us or satva.greenofficial@gmail.com.
Tested with hot gravy
Before a size goes on sale, we fill it with hot laksa, curry and gravy. Every plate and bowl in the range holds them without leaking.
From fallen leaf to plate
Collected
Areca trees drop their leaves several times a year. Farmers pick up the fallen ones, so no tree is cut.
Washed
Each leaf is cleaned in water, which also softens it.
Dried
Leaves are dried before and after pressing. Dry leaves don't grow mould.
Pressed
Heated moulds press each leaf into shape.
Checked
Edges are trimmed, and every piece is checked for cracks and spots.
Packed
Pieces are stacked and sealed against damp and dust.
Same size, different pattern
The mould sets the size, so every piece of a size matches. The leaf sets the colour and grain, so every piece looks a little different.
How Areca compares
| Areca leaf | Bagasse (sugarcane fibre) | Cornstarch / PLA | Plastic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made from | One fallen Areca leaf, pressed into shape. No tree is cut. | Sugarcane pulp, moulded | Plant starch made into bioplastic | Oil |
| Coating | None: no wax or chemical coating | Often treated to resist grease and water | Is itself a plastic | Is plastic |
| Looks like | Real leaf grain, cream to tan, every piece different | Plain white or beige | Plain and smooth | Plain and smooth |
| Strength | Stays firm under a full main | Can bend under heavy, wet food | Can warp with hot food | Thin plates bend |
| Hot gravy | Holds it, every size tested | Can go soft over time | Softens with heat | Holds it |
| Microwave | Yes, SGS-tested with oily food | Usually | No | Depends on the plastic |
| Fridge and freezer | Yes | Yes | Can turn brittle | Depends on the plastic |
| Lab-tested | SGS: no arsenic, PCP or 70 pesticides found | Varies by maker | Varies by maker | Varies by maker |
| After use | Breaks down in compost like a fallen leaf | Composts, often only in industrial facilities | Needs industrial composting | Burnt or buried |
| Best for | Weddings, banquets, plated menus and premium takeaway | Everyday takeaway | Cold food and drinks | Lowest cost only |
Why hosts choose Areca
Guests notice the plate. Areca brings a real leaf grain to the table, stays firm in the hand and holds hot laksa and curry, so it looks and works like proper tableware at weddings, banquets and plated menus.
Why it matters in Singapore
Singapore throws away about 200,000 tonnes of disposables a year (NEA), and Semakau Landfill is expected to be full by 2035. More hosts now ask what their plates are made of.
Keeping plates dry in Singapore
Mould comes from damp. Our plates are dried at the factory and sealed before they ship, and the lab found almost no yeast or mould. The rest is storage:
- Keep cartons in a cool, dry room, off the floor, away from sinks and aircon drip.
- Keep pieces wrapped until you use them. Reseal open packs.
- Use older stock first. Put aside any piece with spots or a musty smell.
After use
Areca leaf is a plant. Like any fallen leaf, it breaks down in compost.
Lab reports for your files
We'll send the full SGS reports and the ISO certificate.