What are Bamboo Chopsticks?
Bamboo chopsticks are eating utensils made from bamboo, a member of the grass family which is famous for its woody stems. Chopsticks are used as the primary eating utensil in a number of Asian nations including Japan and China, and they come in a range of shapes, sizes, and styles. Bamboo chopsticks are extremely common, because bamboo is a cheap wood which is easy to obtain, and most disposable and inexpensive chopsticks are made from bamboo for this reason. Asian markets usually carry an array of bamboo chopsticks. As a material, bamboo is rather unique. Although it is a grass, it produces very large stems which develop a woody texture. In the case of giant bamboo, the wood can be very close-grained and smooth. The color may range from light gold to brownish-black. Bamboo happens to be a great choice of wood for eating utensils because it is naturally antimicrobial and antifungal, so it will not harbor organisms which cause disease. The most basic bamboo chopsticks are made with raw
