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[Singapore] Halal-certified "edible" rice straws are now available / Efforts to eliminate plastic straws are accelerating

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The use of straws made of paper, silicone, metal, bamboo and glass is rapidly expanding in Singapore's restaurants and luxury hotels, replacing plastic straws. Among them is an "edible" rice straw made from rice and tapioca, developed by NLYTECH Biotech Sdn Bhd, a company based in Penang Island, Malaysia, that is attracting attention. The straw itself has no taste to interfere with the taste of the drink and does not dissolve into the drink. In addition, the straws are Halal certified, which is unusual for straws, so demand is expected to grow in Southeast Asia, where there is a large Muslim population. We have exhibited rice straws at food-related exhibitions held in Singapore and other Asian countries, where they have received high praise.
The number of people who bring their own straws is also increasing. Zespri, a New Zealand-based company that produces and sells kiwifruit, sold a six-pack of kiwis with a metal straw set (two straws, a cleaning brush, accessories, and a drawstring bag) at a discounted price, which sold out.

Plastic straws are being phased out at luxury hotels and restaurants in tourist spots

As part of WWF's efforts to solve the plastic pollution problem, 270 restaurants operated by 31 companies in Singapore have eliminated the use of plastic straws from July 1. These include 53 restaurants and bars at each hotel, including Raffles, Fairmont and Swissotel the Stamford, the largest hotel chain in Europe, the Accor Group, as well as at leading tourist attractions such as Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Safari and Jurong Bird Park This includes 24 eateries in
With its equatorial location and ever-summer climate, Singapore's year-round preference for cold drinks has become a social issue with 2.2 million plastic straws being used in 2018. The move to de-plasticize straws in luxury hotels and popular tourist destinations will have a significant impact on other food and beverage establishments, and will also send a strong message to consumers. The movement for plastic-free straws is expected to continue to accelerate in the future.

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This article is co-authored by TNC Lifestyle Researcher (http://lifestyle.tenace.co.jp/) and Intage's Global Researcher.

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