Royal 4.5" x .15" Wood Skewers for Grilling Meat, Satays, and Skewered Vegetables, Package of 1000 MADE FROM wood. These skewers are made entirely from wood. They are completely biodegradable, and can be thrown out with food waste. They can be used in the oven or on the grill, and are completely food safe. For best results, bamboo and wooden skewers should be soaked in water before cooking. This helps to prevent the skewer charring. CONVENIENT AND ECO-FRIENDLY! These skewers are designed to be a one-time use item. This saves time by eliminating the need to wash and store metal reusable skewers. Wooden skewers are biodegradable and can be thrown out with food waste, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic skewers. SMART ALTERNATIVE to other skewers. Plastic skewers can not be heated, and are not made from renewable or recyclable materials. These wooden skewers are much stronger than plastic skewers, and insert into foods more easily. Wood skewers are more economical than bamboo skewers for restaurant owners and home entertainers. PERFECT FOR small candy apples or mini shish kabobs! These wooden skewers are the perfect thickness for candy apples. Their pointed end can easily puncture the apple, and they are strong enough to hold the weight. Creating mini shish kabobs is easy; simply skewer meats, vegetables, or seafood and cook on the grill or barbecue. SKEWER foods efficiently and easily with these wooden skewers. The pointed end makes it easy to puncture food. The smooth surface of the skewer helps ensure a splinter free dining experience. The thickness of these skewers is .15" (3.8 mm).