4.3" Mini Wooden Tasting Spoons | Catering Operations

This is a working-kitchen container, not a marketing prop. compostable tasting spoons ship in B2B case quantities, reheat in the microwave without warping, freeze without embrittling, and hold hot food up to 220°F. They replace foam in school cafeterias, replace PE-coated paperboard in catering, and replace PFAS-treated fiber in any operation under California, New York, or Washington food-packaging law.

Each case ships 3000 units — sized for catering, school dining, hospital foodservice, hotel banquets, and operators transitioning out of foam.

Operators who switch to this SKU

Operators displacing foam under city/state foam bans — drop-in replacement that survives hot food, unlike PE-coated paperboard.
Operations on commercial composting programs — industrial compostable; integrates into the existing organics bin.
Sustainability-minded brands publishing impact reports — third-party-certified compostable, biobased, and PFAS-free for transparent claims.
Buyers under state PFAS bans — no added PFAS — meets California AB 1200, New York Hazardous Packaging Act, Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota laws.
Buyers with multi-state operations — single SKU compliant across the patchwork of state food-packaging laws.
Procurement teams scoring USDA Biobased preference — USDA Certified Biobased Product, eligible under federal BioPreferred procurement.

Operator pain points this product solves

1. Grease resistance without synthetic coatings

Unbleached plant fiber is naturally oil and grease resistant — the barrier is the fiber itself, not a synthetic coating that fails after 30 minutes on the line.

2. Compost contamination at the back of house

Single-material recovery — fully compostable with no plastic film, no wax, and no PFAS to separate from the fiber.

3. PFAS food-packaging laws tightening every year

California AB 1200, AB 1201, New York’s Hazardous Packaging Act, and parallel laws in Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Hawaii ban intentionally added PFAS in food packaging. These do not contain added PFAS at any stage of manufacture.

4. Multi-state compliance complexity

Operators running locations across 6+ states cannot stock a different SKU per jurisdiction. This product clears the strictest of the state PFAS and biobased food-packaging rules currently in force, so a single SKU works in California, New York, Washington, and any state that follows.

5. Foam container bans without a true replacement

Polystyrene foam was the workhorse of school cafeterias and quick-service venues for decades. Foam is now banned or restricted in 11 U.S. states and over 250 municipalities. Most “alternatives” are PE-coated paperboard (still plastic, still not compostable) or thicker plastic (still landfill). A plant-based compostable container is the only fully sustainable substitute that survives hot food.

What sets this product apart

Unbleached plant fiber body — denser than coated paperboard; holds shape under heavy or saucy meals.
Hot food safe to 220°F — soups, stews, hot pastas, curries, casseroles, baked dishes.
Microwave safe — reheat directly without transferring; no plastic in the food path.
Freezer safe — does not embrittle below 0°F; meal-prep ready.
Oil and grease resistant — barrier is the natural fiber itself, no synthetic coating.
Composts in 2–4 months in a commercial composting facility (industrial compostable).
Case of 3000 — sized for catering, school dining, and operator-scale foodservice.
Gluten-free and allergen-friendly material.
Unbleached natural fiber color — pairs with any branded sticker, ribbon, or sleeve.

Third-party certifications carried by this product

OK compost INDUSTRIAL (TÜV AUSTRIA) — disintegrates and biodegrades in a commercial composting facility within 12 weeks.

Specifications

Material	Plant fiber
Color	Natural Fiber
Heat tolerance	Up to 220°F
Microwave / freezer	Both safe
Compost timeframe	2–4 months (commercial); industrial compostable only
Quantity per case	3000
Case weight	8.93 lbs
SKU	SYR-TSP-3000

Questions operators ask before switching

Is this tasting spoon safe to reheat in a commercial microwave?

Yes, the tasting spoon is microwave safe at reheat temperatures. Reheat without transferring to another plate. Avoid using in conventional ovens above the rated heat tolerance or under broilers.

Are these tasting spoons compliant with state PFAS bans nationwide?

Yes. Because no PFAS is intentionally added, they comply with California AB 1200 / AB 1201, New York’s Hazardous Packaging Act, and parallel laws in Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Hawaii. Lab test reports are available for B2B accounts on request.

Are these suitable for K-12 school lunch programs?

Yes. They meet PFAS-free, biobased, and compostable procurement requirements many state school systems now mandate: no added PFAS, TÜV AUSTRIA OK compost INDUSTRIAL, USDA Biobased, ASTM D-6400, NSF Certified Compostable. Documentation is available on request.

How fast do these tasting spoons break down in commercial composting?

In a commercial composting facility (ASTM D-6400 conditions), it breaks down in 2 to 4 months. This product is industrial compostable only — it will not meaningfully break down in a backyard compost pile.