Customer Reviews

Jaya Biodegradable Knife/Fork/Spoon Combo Pack, 250-Count Case

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I first tried this biodegradable cutlery when I was in the Whole Foods market eating area. I liked them so much, that I asked the deli workers if they knew who made this product-- but nobody seemed to know. I am glad I found them online, and on Amazon, my favorite online store. Before purchasing this, I wasn't clear if 250 count meant 250 total or 250 sets of forks, spoons, knives. After receiving the shipment, I am glad to tell you that it is 250 SETS of cutlery-- so 750 pieces total. Each set is wrapped individually, in a plastic-looking wrap. I'm not sure if the wrap itself is plastic (as that would defeat the point of biodegradable cutlery), but I think I remember reading somewhere that the wrap is also biodegradable. I will update this review if I find out differently. Also, I checked elsewhere online and found that the cutlery is made of potato starch. (No, it won't spoil.) It is heatsafe to 170 degrees Fahrenheit (not 200, as listed). I have used the cutlery for eating hot soup, and didn't have a problem with it. I have read that in very hot items, the cutlery can get soft, but won't melt into the food (although it wouldn't be toxic anyway). But after it is taken out of heat, it will harden again.

I am really happy with this product, and find them a great alternative to plasticware. Since I'm just a run-of-the-mill consumer, I don't know if this product will just biodegrade in the garbage. I know it's supposed to be compostable (so you can compost it if you have a composter or a backyard compost pile), but since I am just a student living in a little apartment, I am just throwing them in the regular garbage. When I find out more about this, I will update my review.

I ordered these biodegradable utensils for a party we will be hosting, and wanted to be toss them into our city-sponsored commercial compost bin. While the utensils are ok -- they're not the largest or sturdiest biodegradable/compostable utensils I've seen -- imagine my utter dismay when they arrived, and each of the 250 utensil sets (1 each fork/spoon/knife), was individually wrapped in plastic! I was stunned. I had ordered these in an effort to reduce waste, but instead ended up created more because I had to unwrap each set to get at the forks I needed for birthday cake. I re-read the product description to ensure I hadn't missed something, but there is no indication that I could find that these come individually wrapped. Moreover, while it's possible that the plastic wrapping is itself biodegradable or compostable, I couldn't find any information so indicating, so had no alternative but to assume it is plastic and throw the wrappings in the trash. Had that information been disclosed and made known when I purchased these, I would have steered clear.

Unfortunately, the product description doesn't mention the size. I've been looking for biodegradable products for a party we are hosting. I was very excited when I found these and read the positive reviews. However, when they arrived today, I saw that the knife, fork, and spoon are barely 6 inches. Disappointing, I won't be able to use these child size utensils for a dinner. They seem sturdy and would be fine for casual occasions. Anyway, I'm still looking for full-size environmentally friendly cutlery, despite my need to use disposables.

these silverware packets were so cute, and were great for our bbq's and picnics. they don't taste bad like some biodegradable stuff, and they don't disintegrate when you eat hot food. they are perfect size and very sturdy. we loved them!

I ordered these for our 200 person barbeque / wedding reception because I couldn't bear to think of using all that plastic. We tried a set out on some steaks tonight, and they worked great! The knives cut right through, and the forks are bendy but they don't snap so you can still get leverage. I'm excited about making little signs to tell people at the reception that they're corn-based and that the plates are sugar cane.

I am a little concerned about the individual packaging, though - although the write-up says that the ITEMS "contain ingredients that are non-toxic, biodegradable, and free of petrochemicals" it only says that the packaging is "recyclable". Plastic is recyclable. Hmm.

I ordered these for my upcoming wedding and haven't used them yet. I did open one package of the individually wrapped set of one spoon, one knife and one fork. The utensils smell like french fries and are very bendable. I don't think there will be a problem using them, but I am concerned about individuals who have sensitive noses. Ah well, I might have to provide some regular plastic utensils for those with an acute sense of smell.

I bought a giant box of these for work related events. We feed large groups of people for various community forums, and I'm the "green" girl of the company. These seemed like the right choice.

The knife actually cuts some (though, don't think you're going to cut a steak with it... but why on earth would you use disposable cutlery to cut a sirloin anyhow?), the fork prongs stay on while you eat, and of course, the spoon scoops. They do their job.

The set of three come wrapped together in a plastic (potato starch too, I believe) bag. Each place setting individually wrapped. And they have a slight odd smell and even taste... They are made of potato starch, so I guess that's normal. Not a bad smell, but definitely noticeable, as multiple colleagues mentioned it.

The smell gets worse over time, however. We put the box of them in our storage room (which stay very cold, by the way), and several months later, a coworker grabbed a set to eat his lunch when he forgot his own utensils. He was wowwed at how strongly they smelled by that time, and I couldn't agree more.

If you're using them soon, and going for the green eco thing, a good purchase, and I got them at a great bargain on Amazon. I just wouldn't grab a box to keep on hand indefinitely for future use.

These biodegradable sets are individually wrapped in plastic!!!!!!!!!!! (If the plastic is also "biodegradable", it sure would be good to know, otherwise it was a net gain of ZERO on the ecological front, and a whole lot more $$$$ than plastic cutlery.