Bamboo spoons resist heating to high temperatures, don't chemically react with acidic foods, or scratch pots and bowls, as their metal counter parts do Bamboo does not melt, leach chemicals or impart strange tastes into hot foods as plastic can A wooden spoon can be used to stir any dish in any type of vessel Bamboo is stronger than oak The tensile strength of bamboo is 28,000pounds per square inch Compare that with the tensile strength of mild steel at 23,000 pounds per square inch Bamboo is better for the planet, creating 35% more oxygen than similar sized stand of trees, needing no chemicals to grow, and requiring less fresh water to grow Add your personalization