Product Specifications & Downloads

Product Specifications & Technical Downloads

Complete technical specifications, certifications, and performance data for OG Rye Straws

Specification	5-Inch Straws	8-Inch Straws
Length	5 inches (127mm)	8 inches (203mm)
Diameter (bore)	4-6mm range (natural variation)
Material	100% natural cured rye stems (Secale cereale)
Weight per 500-pack	300g	300g
Packaging Options	Unwrapped (bulk) or Individually wrapped (paper sleeve)
Pack Sizes	50, 500, or 5,000 count

✓ PFAS-Free: Zero forever chemicals - passes Chemical Pass-Through to Beverage Testing (CPBT)
✓ Gluten-Free: Made from stalk, not grain - safe for celiac customers
✓ Industrial Compostable: Meets industrial waste standards for biodegradability
✓ Food Safe: Natural material, no coatings or treatments
✓ Carbon Negative: Regenerative agriculture practices result in net carbon sequestration
✓ Canadian-Made: Grown and harvested at Shaffer Farms, BC (Est. 1807)

Rigidity Over Time: Outperforms paper and plastic alternatives in both hot and cold beverages
Temperature Range: Maintains structural integrity in hot beverages (coffee, tea) and cold beverages (cocktails, iced drinks)
Extended Use Performance: No structural degradation during typical service periods - superior to paper alternatives that fail within minutes
Chemical Pass-Through (CPBT): Zero chemical leaching into beverages - passes all food safety standards
Flavor Neutrality: Neutral to faintly grassy - does not alter beverage taste profiles
Professional Curing Process: Ensures long-term durability and stability

Industrial Waste Compliance: Meets commercial composting facility standards
Carbon Footprint: Carbon-negative production through regenerative agriculture practices
PFAS Testing: Independently verified zero PFAS content
Biodegradability: Fully biodegradable in industrial composting conditions
No Microplastics: 100% natural material - zero plastic contamination

Performance Metric	OG Rye Straws	Paper Straws	Plastic Straws
Rigidity in Cold Beverages	Excellent	Poor (15-30 min)	Good
Rigidity in Hot Beverages	Excellent	Fails immediately	Good
PFAS-Free (CPBT)	✓ Verified	Often Contains PFAS	Contains Chemicals
Industrial Waste Standards	✓ Compostable	Partial	✗ Non-biodegradable
Carbon Production	Carbon Negative	Carbon Positive	Carbon Positive
Chemical Leaching	✓ None	PFAS Risk	Microplastics
Single-Use Hygienic	✓	✓	✓

Environment: Store in dry location away from humidity
Temperature: Room temperature (15-25°C / 59-77°F)
Humidity: Keep away from moisture during storage
Shelf Life: Years when stored in dry conditions - cured rye maintains quality long-term
Packaging: Keep in original packaging or transfer to dry containers

Complete technical specifications for procurement

PFAS-free, CPBT, compostability certifications

Rigidity testing, carbon footprint, waste standards

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