Product Overview
Compostable Wooden Spoon is a disposable wood-based utensil designed for soups, desserts, yogurt, ice cream, takeaway meals, and catering applications where plastic-free food service is required.
Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Material |
Birch Wood, Beech Wood, Poplar Wood |
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Manufacturing Process |
Die Cutting & Compression Forming |
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Length |
90–165 mm |
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Thickness |
0.8–1.8 mm |
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Bowl Depth |
12–18 mm |
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Moisture Content |
6–8% |
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Compostability |
Industrial & Home Compostable |
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Food Contact Compliance |
FDA / LFGB Available |
Key Features
Deep-Bowl Press Forming: The spoon bowl is formed using heated compression tooling, creating a 12–18 mm bowl depth that improves liquid and semi-liquid food holding capacity.
Continuous Wood Fiber Structure: Unlike molded pulp utensils, the bowl retains natural longitudinal wood fibers, helping reduce cracking around the curved section during use.
Uniform Bowl Geometry: Matched upper and lower forming dies maintain consistent bowl depth and rim shape across production batches, improving portion pickup consistency.
Rounded Rim Finishing: The bowl edge is polished after forming to create a smooth contact surface without rough wood fibers around the mouth-contact area.
Lightweight Veneer Construction: Manufactured from 0.8–1.8 mm hardwood veneer, providing sufficient rigidity while reducing material consumption and package weight.
Manufacturing & Quality Control
Veneer Selection
Wood sheets are screened for knots, fiber separation, discoloration, and thickness variation before production.
Moisture Stabilization
Raw veneers are conditioned to 6–8% moisture content prior to forming to reduce deformation and cracking.
Bowl Depth Verification
Formed spoon bowls are checked for depth, width, and profile consistency during production.
Surface Smoothness Inspection
Finished spoons are inspected for splinters, raised fibers, burrs, and forming marks.
Load Performance Testing
Production samples undergo bowl and handle strength testing to verify resistance to cracking during food service use.
Batch Traceability
Material source, production date, and inspection records are linked to each shipment batch.
Optional Configurations
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Option |
Available Choices |
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Wood Species |
Birch, Beech, Poplar |
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Spoon Size |
Tasting Spoon, Dessert Spoon, Standard Spoon |
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Bowl Shape |
Round Bowl, Oval Bowl, Deep Bowl |
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Surface Finish |
Standard Polish, Fine Polish |
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Packaging |
Bulk Carton, Paper Sleeve, Individual Wrap |
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Branding |
Laser Engraving, Printed Sleeve |
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Kit Assembly |
Spoon Only, Cutlery Set |
FAQ
Q: Why does bowl depth matter for wooden spoons?
A: A deeper bowl improves liquid retention and reduces spillage when serving soups, yogurt, desserts, and sauces.
Q: Is the spoon suitable for both hot and cold foods?
A: Yes. It is commonly used for ice cream, yogurt, soups, rice dishes, and takeaway meals.
Q: How is cracking around the bowl prevented?
A: Wood grain orientation, controlled moisture levels, and compression forming help reduce stress concentration in the curved bowl area.
Q: Can different bowl shapes be produced?
A: Yes. Round, oval, and deeper bowl profiles can be manufactured for different food applications.
Q: What wood species is most commonly used?
A: Birch is the most widely specified option because of its uniform texture, stable forming performance, and smooth finished surface.
