I have been looking for a good disposable bowl bigger than 20 oz for a long time, and this one fits that bill. That it is not plastic in any way,( is using a byproduct of manufacturing and biodegradable and compostable is a huge bonus - and the process to turn sugar cane to this material using a chlorine free bleaching is nice too) I use this for mostly post cooking application but I have made soup in the microwave with them. I really like this product and I have already re-ordered more.

These bowls are perfect for the lazy cook. I use them primarily for microwaving soup. With the soup in the bowl, I microwave for 3 minutes. The bowl does not get hot and I don't have to use another bowl or plate for insulation as it doesn't heat up (the bowl, not the soup). It insulates for hot soup very nicely. It never gets weak while eating the soup and is more like a real bowl than a paper bowl. It is not so very much more expensive than a paper or foam bowl and works a lot better. I'd recommend this for anyone looking for a disposable bowl for both microwaving and serving.

The purpose of these bowls was a hot soup similar to Chicken and Dumplings for a pre Thanksgiving dinner for 22 people. I was concerned about some of the reviews stating that they fell apart when hold hot liquids so I did a test. I boiled a cup of water and poured it into the bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes. The bowl was a warm to the touch so I wouldn't want it to be held by children and it did weep a little. I then dumped out the cold water and poured another cup of boiling water and let sit another 10 minutes. The bowls held up great and with the large size of the bowl they were perfect for my Chicken and Pastry. Everyone was very impressed with the quality. I will use them again.

I needed large enough bowls for a spaghetti dinner at the house for 25 people. These were perfect - sturdy enough to hold a large portion of spaghetti, cool on the outside so a person could easily hold the bowl without their fingers getting too hot, and clean-up was amazingly easy-right into the trash! They are great for the RV, too!

I'm no hippie, but we are destroying our planet too fast to not make conscious choices to better it. When I get something environmentally friendly, I do it with my mind and eyes wide open to whatever creature comfort I may lose for it to lessen my environmental impact. I have done this for decades. This is the first product I have used which I do not feel I have lost something for making a better choice. I have used them now for most every practical purpose and they have not let me down. I know this probably sounds a bit enthusiastic for a disposable bowl, but this product gives me hope that after decades we may finally have guiltless options that don't feel like a punishment!