Royal Bamboo 10" Flat Skewers for Grilling, Satay, and Skewered Vegetables, Package of 500 MADE FROM bamboo. These skewers are made entirely from bamboo. Bamboo is a rapidly and readily renewable resource. The rapid regrowth rate helps to make bamboo a more eco-friendly alternative to wood or other products. They are completely biodegradable. 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. Bamboo is biodegradable and can be thrown out with food waste, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic skewers. SMART ALTERNATIVE to wooden or plastic skewers. Bamboo skewers offer more tensile strength than wood skewers. Bamboo offers a smoother surface than wooden skewers. Plastic skewers can not be heated, and are not made from renewable or recyclable materials. PERFECT FOR the grill or barbecue! These skewers are perfect for creating shish kabobs; simply skewer meats, vegetables, or seafood and cook on the grill or barbecue. Skewered and grilled fruit offers a unique twist on dessert and kabobs! These skewers can also be used in the oven. For best results, bamboo and wooden skewers should be soaked in water before cooking. This helps to prevent the skewer charring. SKEWER foods efficiently and easily with these bamboo skewers. The pointed end makes it easy to puncture food. The smooth surface of the skewer helps ensure a splinter free dining experience. The flat, wide surface of these skewers allows them to hold heavier items than traditional round skewers. The width of this skewer is .25" (6.35 mm), and the thickness is .13" (3.18 mm).