Think wise, choose Rice.
Switch to Rice Straw today!
Smaart Rice Straws have been designed with one goal – reducing global plastic waste. It can be used across a broad spectrum of industries and venues, including F&B outlets, the hospitality industry such as at events, sporting venues, your favourite coffee shop, and even your home! Wherever you have a drink, your decision to use a smaart rice straw will be a step forward in our effort to save Mother Nature! Together we can make that difference. Make the switch without affecting your drinking experience!
Thoughtfully curated to serve the purpose
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Made with Natural ingredients
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Biodegradable
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Sustainable
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Eco-friendly
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Decomposes within 60-90 days
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Cruelty-free
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Gluten-free
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Vegan
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Zero waste
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No taste or smell that interferes with the drink
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Does not bleed colour in the drink
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Does not get soggy in the drink
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Suitable for cold beverages
Certified and Approved By
HACCP
FDA
HALAL
KOSHER
ISO 22000 : 2018
FSSAI
Brands who have switched to Smaart Rice Straw
Frequently asked questions
Our straws are made from 70% rice flour, 30% tapioca starch and 0% plastic! This makes Smaart Rice Straws natural, gluten free and vegan.
All our straws are 200mm in length and we have options of various diameters: 6.50mm. 8mm, 10mm & 13mm.
The standard available colors are Natural White, Orange and Green. However, the straws can be customized as per client’s requirements to Black, Red, Blue or Yellow as well.
Yes, we offer customization of our straws in terms of their length and colour. This is only possible if there is a bulk order.
The minimum order for each non-standard colour is 25,000 pieces.
No, the taste of the drink does not get altered using the straw. The colour or the ingredients in the straws do not bleed.
No, our straws are neutral and do not have any inherent taste or smell.
Yes, the shelf life is 18 months from the month of manufacturing. This date is also outlined on in all our packaging.
Smaart Rice straws can last up to 1 hour in any cold beverage. Do note, that these straws are not meant to be used in hot beverages.
The Smaart Rice Straws are available in Bulk Pack for Restaurants and café use (Smaart Pack) and Retail Pack (Party Pack) for household use.
Smaart Rice Straw is proudly manufactured in India. Our factory is located near Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Smaart Rice straws are safe for consumption. There are no side effects in case of accidental consumption of the rice straws.
No, the Smaart Rice Straws are not recommended to be used with hot beverages.
Smaart Rice Straws are one of the best eco-friendly options available in the market. Made from natural ingredients, they are 100% biodegradable, enabling a reduced ecological footprint across the entire cycle of the product – production to disposal.
No, these straws are meant for single-use only.
Paper Straws use large amounts of energy and trees to produce the paper. The glue used to make paper straws contains toxic chemicals. Hence, it’s not a good for you and the environment.
While metal straws are considered sustainable as they are reusable, they do pose hygiene issues. Cleaning metal straws properly after each use is painstaking and there is no certainty that they are clean either. For this reason, they are not widely used in F&B establishments despite their reusability.
Metal straws can also pose an injury risk, especially when used by children.