The Palm leaf as Raw Material is abundant in Southern India which naturally falls from the tree once dried. Hence No Trees are Cut for Leaf
RAW MATERIAL
Fallen leaf along with the Sheath
The plates are made from the fallen leaf sheaths of Areca nut trees which is one of the Palm family. The fallen leaf sheath would be burnt or left to biodegrade on its own if not collected and converted into these trendy dinnerware.
No trees are cut in the process and hence it is a totally renewable and sustainable raw material source
A typical Areca Betel-nut farm
product properties
The unique properties, a simple manufacturing process with low carbon foot print is making this product a truly natural and biodegradable products
Our products are 100% Natural, Biodegradable, Compostable, Microwave safe, Freezer safe, Water resistant & can hold liquids of both Hot & Cold
Our Products do not contain any heavy metal beyond acceptable limits and this is confirmed through periodic laboratory test through accredited labs
Our Products are food safe and pass all Microbiological testing (eg. E-Coli, Plate Count and Fungus). Further the Product also passes Migration test
COMPARISON AGAINST FELLOW PRODUCTS
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" Palm leaf "
it's the quality, differentiates US
quality assurance
7-STAGE IN-PROCESS QUALITY CHECK
The Quality of the product is ensured at each and every stage of the production process and the good products are only selected. Filtering occurs during the below process operations
PRODUCT TESTING FOR FOOD CONTACT
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
These tests are conducted to ascertain the presence of fungus, E.coli, and assessment of plate count.
The results show the Areca Palm leaf products have no presence of E.coli and below deductible level of other micro-organisms and safe for food contact.
HEAVY METALS TESTING
These tests are carried out in order to find the presence of heavy metals in the Palm Leaf products after production like Iron, Lead, Copper, Zinc, and Aluminium Phosphide.
The results show that the heavy metal present in the products is below detectable level and within in limited and safe for food contact.
SENSORY & MIGRATION TESTING
These tests are for done in order to assess the products migration into the food served in it
The results show that the Palm leaf products passes the test and OK for food contact both dry and liquid foods, It passes EC No. 1935/2004 Clause
BIODEGRADABILITY AND COMPOSTABILITY TESTING
The Areca leaf products passes the biodegradability and Compostability testing | ASTM D6868-03, ASTM D6400-04, ASTM D5988-03, ASTM D5338-98
The above testing proves the Areca Palm leaf product is completely biodegradable and Compostable in nature and also in controlled environment.