What is corn starch tableware?
Corn starch tableware is a biodegradable tableware made from natural corn starch as the main raw material, supplemented with environmentally friendly additives such as bio polyester and cellulose, through high-temperature mixing, molding or injection molding processes. It is non-toxic, harmless, odorless, free of plasticizers and heavy metals, and meets food grade safety standards. It can be used with confidence to hold hot and cold food, and can also be used for short-term heating in a microwave oven.
This type of tableware has excellent physical properties: it can withstand high temperatures of 120 ℃ and low temperatures of -18 ℃, is resistant to grease and leakage, has moderate hardness, is not easily deformed, and is suitable for various scenarios such as takeaway, dine in, and family gatherings. It has a smooth surface and delicate texture, and can be made into various shapes such as plates, knives and forks, bowls and cups, which are both practical and beautiful.
The biggest advantage of corn starch tableware is its environmental friendliness: after use, it can be completely degraded by microorganisms in the natural environment, and ultimately converted into carbon dioxide, water, and organic matter. The degradation cycle is usually 90-180 days, and it will not cause "white pollution". Its raw materials come from renewable crops, reducing dependence on oil and wood, forming a closed-loop cycle of "crops starch tableware organic fertilizer crops", which helps to save resources and improve soil.
Due to the fact that the production process does not require high-temperature and high-pressure petrochemical synthesis, does not produce exhaust gas, wastewater or waste residue, and has lower overall energy consumption and carbon emissions, it is considered an ideal solution to replace traditional plastic and pulp molded tableware. With the promotion of garbage classification and "plastic limit" policies, corn starch tableware is gradually entering more catering institutions and households due to its safety, functionality, and biodegradability, becoming an important choice for green consumption.