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Review on Compostable 32 oz. Burrito Bowl from Amazon Basics: Pack of 250 – Sustainable Dining Solution by Doug Daniels

Revainrating 4 out of 5

These bowls do the job I need them for and seem to be more environmentally friendly than plastic bowls.

RevainBasics compostable bowls in tan with a raised pattern on the outside and a smooth inside. They work well in salad, cereal, or dry snacks (peanuts, chips, etc.), which is what I mainly use them for, but be aware that while their texture is "chewy/hard when dry", when wet or exposed to a damp fire (steamed spinach), it loses some of its rigidity and becomes a little more brittle. I didn't have any of these bowls, but I didn't test them for boiling water. They handled hot tap water reasonably well for a few minutes but, as mentioned, lost some stiffness in the process. This can make it easier to lose control of the bowl as the rim softens/curves. Otherwise, these bowls serve me well. Although I prefer the feel/texture/structure of regular or plastic bowls, these are cheaper than plastic bowls and better for the environment so I'll stick with them. Other thoughts: I use them to rinse cherries under cold tap water. I also used them for ice cream. They hold up quite well during use. I would not store very wet/meltable foods or liquids in it for long periods of time. Bundled together they are heavier/denser than plastic bowls of the same size. I was surprised at how heavy the 75 bowl package was. Individual bowls are quite light.

Pros
  • Easy installation
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.