When it comes to chic kitchen and dining ware, few materials are causing quite as big a stir as bamboo. This natural wonder is conveniently light, and, when hand-cut and finished, lends itself to beautiful creations which are very modern in their simplicity and minimalism. Bamboo can provide a sturdy or elegant look, its modern beauty evident in items such as Bambu’s ultra-fine, compostable Veneerware plates and cutlery.

      If you are new to the bamboo scene, or you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, read up on just a few reasons why, when it comes to preparing and enjoying a meal, nothing makes the moment quite as special, as bamboo

      Forget about the value being born ‘with a silver spoon in your mouth’; if any baby stands a chance of developing into a true gourmet when he grows up, his first puree had better be served with a bamboo spoon! Most chefs will tell you that they never use metal cutlery to taste-test the meals they prepare, since their highly sophisticated palates easily detect the unpleasant, bitter, metallic taste left behind. This is especially true in the case of acidic foods like fruit and or vinegar-based sauces, which strip metal off cutlery, significantly altering a dish’s natural flavor. Bamboo cutlery has the added bonus of not absorbing odors, so it never hampers meals with unwanted aromas.

      If you are concerned about the potential of your family ingesting metal or toxins when they sit down for a meal, then you should avoid both plastic and metal cutlery. Plastic cutlery is not made to stand the test of time: it develops tiny cracks through regular use and its edges melt and curve slightly when washed under hot water. This creates spaces where bacteria can thrive. In fact, simply cleaning plastic repeatedly can cause it to degrade.