A favorite among cooks! Use this long-handled tasting spoon to stir and taste hot sauces and soups without getting burned. Made from a single piece of USDA-certified organic bamboo, this bamboo-tasting spoon is the perfect size and length for making the final taste test. Size: 12" This tasting spoon is one of Padma Lakshmi's 10 Products She Can't Live Without! USDA Certified Organic USDA Certified Biobased Lightweight and more durable than wood Made without glues or lacquers Won’t scratch cooking surfaces or transfer heat Will not react to acidic food and will not leech chemicals into your foods Naturally stain-resistant and anti-microbial Finished with a natural food-grade, certified organic oil derived from the flaxseed When properly cared for, your bamboo kitchen utensils can last for years to come (in fact, our founders have a set that has been in use since 2003). Follow these tips for the best results: Hand wash in hot, soapy water, then wipe dry Revive the natural shine of your bamboo utensils with an all-natural oil Smooth away any signs of wear by lightly sanding your utensils with a fine grain sandpaper Not recommended for dishwasher or prolonged soaking Not recommended for use in the microwave We recommend using Bambu Finishing Oil to care for your bamboo.