It works but doesn't look great, and I still used it because I needed these small plates.Me gustan para mis postresAs silly as it may be, I got this for my kitties wet food. And the bowls themselves are sturdy and a great size. But after taking the bowl away when it was licked clean, I noticed a film flaking away on the tops. The coating that makes it appear shiny comes off with any use of liquid. Can’t imagine its safe to ingest. So I wouldn’t trust this with any food.Highly disappointed my order arrived not only cracked bowls but also 19 bowls missing. 25 bowls should have arrived instead a ripped back and 6 cracked bowls. Needed this for an event and it was a total let downPerfect sizeGreat for small tasting/samplingThese little bamboo plates are so small that they wouldn't even fit a small can of cat food. But they will fit dinner for our chinchilla, and that will save us some of our endless washing of pet bowls. A slice of banana, a small carrot, a blackberry, a tiny lettuce leaf – those will fit.I have found that I am just not comfortable using this type of product for people food. They just don't seem clean enough to me. But they would absolutely fit small appetizers, if you were so inclined.Environmentally friendly, and that's the best part.These appetizer plates are nicely shaped, and very durable--ideal for multiple uses for those who might wish to rinse, wash, and re-use, as opposed to merely disposing after use. They are thick enough to not easily bend, and will not leak through or get soggy as many other thinner, disposable paper plates might.Handmade from Natural Palm Leaf, each one is uniquely but slightly different, and surprisingly sturdy, and as the packaging states, eco-friendly as well as compostable. I've attached a couple photos of the 3" x 3" size, which my imagination thought would be larger than it really is (note the size of a large egg pretty much fits it), but there is no misrepresentation here. Ideally suited for parties or get togethers where serving hors d'oevres are perfect for this size plate, I found the quality to be pleasantly noteworthy. The only downside, if there is one, is that it is a bit pricey for the quantity of plates you are receiving. This is where multiple uses will make the purchase a bit more cost-effective. If you place the appetizer in a candy cup or on a thin tissue first, I can see getting multiple uses out of a single plate without problem. I didn't find the country of origin on the packaging or on their website. These plates are microwave safe.Clever, unique, with a bit of the "wow" factor, these plates are bound to generate positive comments from your house or party guests. Recommended.