This eco-friendly rice straws have debuted in Singapore at Cafe Asia 2019, an expo that takes place on March 21, 2019.
In the battle against single-use plastics, plastic straws have become public enemy number one.
But reusable metal straws, which are now fashionable in restaurants, aren’t the most ideal solution either – quantities of detergent and water are required to clean them, and they also raise hygiene concerns among diners.
Enter “rice straws”, which made their Singapore debut recently at Café Asia 2019 and Restaurant Asia 2019, held at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
These edible straws, made of a combination of rice and tapioca, are fully biodegradable, decomposing within 90 days.
In cold drinks, the rice straws last between four and 10 hours and two to three hours in hot drinks.
The straws, which are Halal-certified, are produced by Penang-based Nlytech Biotech Sdn Bhd.
“We are in the midst of setting up mass production in Penang. The product is expected to be commercialised in the local market, as well as for export markets, starting in May 2019,” said Nlytech Biotech CEO Mr Law Yee Tee.
Mr Law added that the price of the rice straws “will be very much affordable compared to other types of eco-friendly straws”.
Source : CNA Lifestyle
