These bamboo cooking utensils are cut from mature Moso Bamboo. Bamboo is an excellent material from which to make cooking utensils because while it is hard and long wearing, it is still safe for use on non-stick pots and pans. It is also a nice option for people who are worried about harmful substances leaching out of plastic utensils, which can sometimes melt if left resting on the edge of a hot pan, something that will never happen to a bamboo utensil.