Edible rice straws.
Zero compromise.
Food-grade, 100% natural rice drinking straws manufactured in Bengaluru from milled rice flour and tapioca starch. Designed for commercial hospitality, built to stay firm for 4–6+ hours in cold drinks.
Three rice straw calibers for every pour.
Select an edible rice straw caliber to view dimensions, ideal drink pairings, and packaging specifications.
Standard 6.5mm Edible Rice Straw
Ideal for: Water, Fresh Juices, Soft Drinks & Craft Cocktails
Our most widely deployed edible rice straw across cafés, restaurants, and cocktail lounges. Replaces single-use plastic and collapsing paper straws with rock-solid liquid performance.
Available Lengths:14 cm (Cocktail) / 20 cm / 21 cm / 23 cm (Highball)
Packaging:100 pcs/box • 5,000 pcs master carton (Bulk or Individually Wrapped)
Cold Liquid Endurance:4 – 6+ Hours
Hot Liquid Endurance:45 – 90 Minutes
Pure starch chemistry.
Zero petrochemicals.
We formulate our edible rice drinking straws strictly from food-grade agricultural crops. No microplastics, no synthetic resins, and zero chemical glues.
70–75% Milled Rice Grain
We source broken rice grains directly from local South Indian paddy mills, utilizing food-grade grain rejected for appearance while creating economic returns for farmers.
24–30% Tapioca Starch
Natural cassava root starch provides structural elasticity, high tensile liquid resistance, and a smooth extrusion surface finish that never softens in your beverage.
Pure Water & Botanical Color
Hydrated with purified water and tinted with natural plant extracts like pandan leaf and vegetable charcoal. 100% taste-neutral and food-contact certified.
Tested to never go soggy.
How Rootwave edible rice straws compare against paper, petroleum plastic, and PLA bioplastics.
Edible Rice Straw
4–6+ Hours in cold drinks
45m–3h in hot drinks
100% Taste Neutral
7–100 Days soil breakdown
Paper Straws
❌ Collapses in 15–20 minutes
❌ Sogginess ruins customer drinks
❌ Imparts cardboard glue taste
⚠️ Often coated in synthetic PFAS
Plastic Straws
❌ 500+ years to break down
❌ Leaches toxic ocean microplastics
❌ Banned in 40+ countries
❌ Made from crude fossil fuel
PLA "Plastic"
❌ Will not degrade in home soil
❌ Requires 60°C industrial facility
❌ Lingers in landfills for decades
❌ Deforms in hot liquids
Plant colors & taste profiles.
Every shade of our edible rice straws is achieved purely with natural plant extracts. 100% taste-neutral to preserve the exact flavor notes of your beverage.
Natural Cream
Unbleached RiceClean neutral rice tone without artificial dyes or bleach.
Charcoal Obsidian
Activated CharcoalSleek matte black profile for upscale mixology and hotel bars.
Pandan Green
Botanical LeafFresh botanical green tone extracted from steamed pandan leaves.
Butterfly Purple
Floral PetalVibrant royal floral purple derived from dried butterfly pea blossoms.
Edible rice straw specifications.
| Specification Field | Product Information |
|---|---|
| Product Classification | Rootwave 100% Edible Rice Drinking Straws |
| Material Composition | 70–75% Milled Rice Flour, 24–30% Tapioca Cassava Starch, Pure Mineral Water |
| Available Diameters | Standard (6.0–6.5 mm) • Medium (8.0–8.5 mm) • Jumbo Boba (12.0–13.0 mm) |
| Standard Lengths | 14 cm (Cocktail) • 20 cm • 21 cm • 23 cm (Highball/Tall) |
| Tip Geometry | Clean Flat Edge (6.5mm & 8.5mm) • 45° Angled Bevel Cut (12.5mm Boba) |
| Cold Liquid Performance | 4 to 6+ hours continuous rigidity without soggy collapse (0°C to 15°C) |
| Hot Liquid Performance | 45 minutes to 3 hours structural endurance (50°C to 80°C) |
| Taste & Scent Profile | 100% Taste-Neutral & Odorless (Standard) • Zero Chemical Leaching |
| Shelf Life | 12 to 36 months in sealed moisture-barrier packaging |
| Recommended Storage | Cool, dry, moisture-controlled environment away from direct sunlight |
| Environmental Decomposition | Decomposes in 7 to 100 days across soil, water, or domestic home compost |
| Safety & Compliance | 100% Food-Grade, PFAS-Free, BPA-Free, Vegan, Halal-Compatible, Gluten-Free |
| Packaging Formats | Master Bulk Cartons OR Individually Paper-Wrapped (Custom Logo Available) |
| Manufacturing Location | Bengaluru Production Works, Karnataka, India |
* Performance and shelf life depend on beverage temperature, caliber, and ambient humidity.
Ready to upgrade your beverage program?
Order commercial trial cartons or speak with our sales and manufacturing desk for custom calibers, branded paper wraps, and venue distribution.