Comments on Anne's review of Spork
4 star rating
January 13, 2009
nice product
I love this thing. I used to send my silverware with the lunch box only to never to see it again. This spork always makes it back home. It is an all in one utensil that comes in a few sizes. The original size, the XM for extra deep freeze dried food pouches, and the serving utensil. They come in a variety of colors, so every lunch packer can pick their favorite color. They are made from Polycarbonate, which is the only complaint I have.
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Ken O. says:
"Heat resistant Polycarbonate material - doesn't melt in hot/boiling water
Won't scratch non-stick cookware, Teflon-friendly"
Sounds promising...I was hoping to see a true spork, like this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spork
I was similarly bummed when I tried out a former KFC now named Spork Restaurant...and they only give you a spork for dessert items! But at least they had them, and they are made of metal.
My first thought upon reading your review - having relearned how toxic PVC is - is that Polycarbonate contains BPAs. (As you've already noted.) Secondly, Dupont the maker of Teflon knows that Teflon causes cancer. So I'd avoid that "serving suggestion" too. Otherwise, sounds good.
Here are a few metal spork makers:
http://www.google.com/products?q=spork+metal&btnG=Search+Products&show=dd
Shea Beaux says:
It's not really a "spork" spork, but still a clever compact utensil. My favorite is a titanium spork. Check it out at http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com/x-treme%20gear/stoves%20&%20cook%20gear%20main%20main/titanium_spork.htm.