Marx Foods is a fifth generation high-end restaurant distributor that has evolved into a unique company providing home chefs as well as restaurant chefs with fine, fresh food. They have a strong belief in customer service as well as to be authentic and transparent and to connect their customers to the food source. Check out their website to read more. They have recently added this line of sustainable palm leaf plates.
No trees are harmed in the making of these palm leaf plates. They are made from leaves that are naturally shed from the Adaka palm tree. After being processed using an environmentally conscious
production method, they are molded into differing sizes and shapes.
I received a package of the hexagon shape of two different sizes. They are attractive albeit a bit expensive. The 9 1/2 inch plates sell for $33.50 per 25 pieces, and $77.25 for 100. Since the majority of us do not use disposal plates daily, they would be a nice alternative for a party. Their natural wood-like appearance would fit well into any party theme. Did I hear someone say Tiki Bar?
Since the hexagon shape is the only shape I am able to comment on, I found them to be a bit unstable as the bottom of the plates did not lay flat. Once filled with food, though, they seemed more stable. I also found that because of the higher sides on the hexagon-shaped dish, cutting food was a bit difficult. As promised the food did not leak through the plates!
Would I buy these plates? Maybe--but I'm usually a real-plate kind of person. But I think they would be a great alternative for a large outdoor gathering. If you are going to use plastic plates anyway, and feel like splurging, why not give these eco-friendly care-free plates a try?
I received a sample of plates from Marx Foods. No remuneration was received.
Posts
Nancy--Eco-friendly seems to be THE word. The palm leaf plates are kind of interesting though. Interesting company as well.
ReplyDeleteThey look very nice, and it is good that they are eco friendly. A bit expensive though for something disposable. Are they re-usable at all do you think - can they be washed and survive it?
ReplyDeleteKath--I did test some by washing, but not soaking, them. My opinion is that if you use them for dry ingredients or for holding prepped ingredients as above, you could wipe or quickly rinse them out and reuse them. But, for the most part, they are disposable and completely compostable!
ReplyDelete