Jaya Biodegradable Knife/Fork/Spoon Combo Pack, ...

• It's a natural alternative for styrofoam and plastics!
• It's biodegradable and home compostable, heat resistant to 200 degrees F
• Microwaveable & freezer safe, sturdy and durable
• Out performs most petroleum based plastic cutlery
• Impermeable and non-toxic

great product:
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.

perfect for bbq's:
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!

Smell like french fries:
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.

Great idea but too small....:
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.

Bends but doesn't break:
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.