Biodegradable Drinking Straws 7.75 Inch - 100 Count, Vegan-Friendly, Gluten-Free & Compostable, Never Cracks, 100% Flavourless, Eco-Friendly Straws Alternative to Plastic Straws

My family has enjoyed using these straws - mostly because of the biodegradable factor. I would say they work "OK" for most beverages. It seems like they may be a bit narrow. I think they should take "never crack" out of the description, because they do indeed crack. My son tried to investigate the factors that really do make them crack, but we couldn't really narrow it down. If you are drinking your drink fairly quickly (within an hour), they seem to hold up great. I really don't think they are intended to be sitting around all day in your water bottle, for instance. I appreciate the idea of the imPASTA straw, and maybe that makes the higher price for single use straws OK?

I love the metal straws I've been using for years, but have been on the hunt for something I can use without the hassle of cleaning. There's a lot of options out there for sustainable, disposable straws, but few appealed to me.This caught my eye because it claims to be made from rice, quinoa, and corn, and nothing else. I really, really hope this isn't just plastic in disguise, because I went ahead and ate some of them as I tested them out. XDSo, my package arrived with a little tear in the bottom of the bag. This may be a problem in hot, humid climates - the straws might arrive already compromised structurally. In my case they seem to be fine, but be prepared to transfer them to an airtight container to make them last if the resealable bag they're in gets damaged.The first straw I tried didn't last even 40 minutes before cracking. In fairness, I gnawed on the end just to see if it had any give. (Verdict: yes, a little - so fairly safe for teeth, unlike metal or glass straws!) I tried a second, and that one lasted 3 hours, before the half that was soaking in my tall glass absorbed enough moisture to bend so much, that the fairly-dry tip I was sipping from finally cracked from the opposing push-pull forces.I've figured out that if I'm sipping for a while, it's best to reverse the straw to try to even out the moisture absorption and put off that crack for as long as possible. Also, don't chew on the dry ends, because that stress will speed up the fracturing. It's sturdy enough for at least 30 minutes to mix and stir with - after that the bending and increasing floppiness make stirring much more challenging.Let's be real - 2+ hours of fairly solid performance for cold drinks is pretty good for a straw that is designed to break down. By the 3rd hour of use, these straws get pretty soft and chewable. They're tasteless, and I'm wondering if there's a way to convert them into tasty snacks once they've served their purpose as straws.I do wonder what, if any, nutritional value they have... fiber maybe? Empty carbs?I'm one of those weirdos who likes sipping hot tea through a straw (it's cooler and less tongue-burny at the bottom of the mug), but I haven't tested how these might hold up under hot liquids because it's summer and it's too hot. I'm curious but not optimistic since... well, hot water cooks pasta and makes it soft lol.I really, really like these so far. At $12.99 for 100 straws, they're pretty pricy for disposables, but they work well AND break down pretty easily, which makes these a really worthwhile purchase for the eco-minded. The claim that these are the perfect straw doesn't seem that farfetched to me.

I tried 2. Both cracked and were unusable within minutes.

These biodegradable straws are a fantastic eco-friendly option. They hold up well and don’t affect the taste of my drinks. I appreciate the compostable material, and it’s great to have a sustainable alternative to plastic straws. Kinda like drinking out of spaghetti though but it’s cool.

I dislike using plastic straws, because they create so much waste. I have used paper straws, but they always collapse after a little while in the drink. These don't have that problem at all. They're sturdy and think, and still gluten free even though they're made of pasta. They do turn a slightly lighter color after an hour in liquid, but they work fine.

I’ve had mixed results with these commendable straws. Let me begin by saying I hate paper straws. They get soggy easily and there is something about moisture on paper that I find a most unpleasant experience. And it’s admirable that these straws are friendly to turtles and the environment. But they create new problems, even as they solve others.I’m a little confused when they say these “never crack.” They have zero flexibility and will in fact crack if you drop them onto a hard surface or if you try to bend them or if you bite them (as kids often do). These won’t bend or flex… and that is a bit of a problem if you’re used to squeezing your plastic straw, so it will fit into a smaller opening. You can’t do that with these. On the other hand, these are far better alternatives than a paper straw. They don’t get soggy, they are flavorless, they maintain their shape and rigidity (for at least a couple of hours) and they are biodegradable.

These imPasta straws are great! They're a little pricey (selling for $12.99/100 straws when I got mine, with a 20% discount available), but they're very high quality and reduce the guilt when you feel like using a straw.After leaving the straw in my water for more than an hour, I detected no flavor from the straw, and the straw was still solid. I took it out and tapped it on my glass, and it made a crisp clinking sound. No sogging at all.I like that they are made of non-GMO, gluten free rice, corn and quinoa. We use them, then toss them into the compost bin.They're very substantial, so I make sure our family uses them while seated. I wouldn't want anyone getting impaled on one, since they don't bend like disposable plastic or paper straws.