Despite all the bright-colored, high-tech silicone kitchen utensils out these days, theres nothing quite like the good old-fashioned feel of bamboo for cooking needs. A natural oil finish protects the bamboo utensil without contaminating food, while the give of bamboo means the utensil is safe for nonstick cookware and comfortable to hold, the bamboo utensils are handy for a host of cooking tasks. Bamboo is actually a grass that grows to a harvestable height of 60 feet in about 3 to 5 years, growing as much as 2 feet per day. It has an extensive root system that continually sends up new shoots, naturally replenishing itself. It does not require replanting, making it one of the most renewable resources known. Think Bamboo uses timber bamboo which is neither a food source nor a habitat for the Giant Panda. Think Bamboo prides itself on using only premium hand-selected bamboo, innovative design, exemplary craftsmanship, and fair labor policies. Care Instructions: Wash with warm water and mild detergent and occasionally wipe with mineral oil (Do not clean in dishwasher).