How heat-resistant is a paper bowl? Can it be used to hold hot soup?

The heat resistance of a paper bowl usually depends on the paper material used and the coating treatment. Generally speaking, ordinary paper bowls are not suitable for holding hot soup or other hot foods, because paper containers may soften, deform, or even burn under high temperatures, causing food to spill or cause safety hazards.

If you need to use paper bowls to hold hot soup or other hot foods, it is recommended to choose paper bowls specially designed for heat resistance. These paper bowls are usually specially treated or made of special materials to ensure that they will not deform or leak at a certain temperature. When choosing a paper bowl, be sure to check the manufacturer's product instructions to ensure that it can safely hold hot food.

In addition, for high-temperature foods such as hot soup, a safer choice may be to use heat-resistant glass or ceramic bowls instead of paper containers. This ensures that the food will not react with the container material and avoids the situation where the paper bowl is deformed or burned due to heat.