{"product_id":"chopsticks","title":"Chopsticks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-content min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stack mx-auto flex max-w-3xl min-w-0 flex-col items-center overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ur-markdown prose prose-trimmed citation-aware\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Japanese chopsticks,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\"Polyester coating\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e=\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003esynthetic imitation lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not natural tree-sap lacquer (Urushi). It's a hard plastic paint that looks like lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-streamdown=\"heading-3\" class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-xl\"\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood (or bamboo \/ PBT) chopstick is dipped \/ sprayed with unsaturated polyester resin and then cured. It hardens into a very thick, hard, super glossy shell. Most modern gift-shop chopsticks that say \"Polyester coating\" or \"Polyester Urethane\" are this - Traditional Wakasa lacquer finish... coated with polyester urethane for durability and a glossy finish.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-slot=\"hover-card-trigger\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"minimaru.com\" class=\"bg-fill-secondary hover:bg-fill-tertiary relative -top-0.5 inline-flex h-[18px] w-[18px] cursor-pointer items-center justify-center rounded-full align-middle text-inherit no-underline transition-colors\" data-testid=\"citation-pill\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"text-text-secondary h-2.5 w-2.5\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"\u003e\u003cg clip-path=\"url(#_r_g6_)\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4.94 6.542a3.41 3.41 0 0 1 4.807 0 .759.759 0 0 1 0 1.075.767.767 0 0 1-1.08 0 1.878 1.878 0 0 0-2.648 0L4.29 9.34a2.42 2.42 0 0 0-.001 3.432 2.445 2.445 0 0 0 3.447 0l1.198-1.193a.766.766 0 0 1 1.08 0 .759.759 0 0 1 0 1.076l-1.198 1.192a3.976 3.976 0 0 1-5.607 0 3.936 3.936 0 0 1 .001-5.582l1.73-1.724z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7.468 2.432a3.976 3.976 0 0 1 5.607 0 3.936 3.936 0 0 1 0 5.582l-1.732 1.724a3.409 3.409 0 0 1-4.806 0 .758.758 0 0 1 0-1.075.766.766 0 0 1 1.08 0 1.878 1.878 0 0 0 2.647 0l1.73-1.724a2.42 2.42 0 0 0 0-3.432 2.445 2.445 0 0 0-3.446 0L7.35 4.7a.766.766 0 0 1-1.08 0 .758.758 0 0 1 0-1.075l1.198-1.193z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003cdefs\u003e\u003cclippath id=\"_r_g6_\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 0H16V16H0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/clippath\u003e\u003c\/defs\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-streamdown=\"heading-3\" class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-xl\"\u003ePolyester vs the other coatings you'll see:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-content min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stack mx-auto flex max-w-3xl min-w-0 flex-col items-center overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/table\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full -mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-full table-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"bg-color-(--surface-quaternary) border-color-(--fill-divider) border-b-2 border-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-subheadline text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline [\u0026amp;_*]:font-semibold\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-subheadline text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline [\u0026amp;_*]:font-semibold\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it really is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-color-(--fill-divider) border-t border-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-subheadline leading-[22px] text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline [\u0026amp;_*]:font-medium\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eNatural Lacquer \/ Urushi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-subheadline leading-[22px] text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal tree sap. Very hard, strong, insoluble and resistant to alkali, acid, salinity and alcohol when dry. Expensive, takes months to make, matte-deep luster, not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-color-(--fill-divider) border-t border-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-subheadline leading-[22px] text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline [\u0026amp;_*]:font-medium\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eUrethane coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-subheadline leading-[22px] text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard synthetic workhorse. Prized for being flexible, water-resistant, and typically dishwasher-safe. Softer feel than polyester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-color-(--fill-divider) border-t border-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-subheadline leading-[22px] text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline [\u0026amp;_*]:font-medium\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePolyester coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-subheadline leading-[22px] text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardest synthetic. Thicker than urethane, glass-like shine, very scratch and color-fade resistant. This is what you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-color-(--fill-divider) border-t border-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-subheadline leading-[22px] text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline [\u0026amp;_*]:font-medium\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eAcrylic Urethane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-subheadline leading-[22px] text-text-primary py-2 px-4 text-start align-top break-words first:ps-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:gap-0 [\u0026amp;_*]:text-subheadline\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher-end synthetic, harder than standard urethane and specifically formulated to ensure colors remain vibrant over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-content min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stack mx-auto flex max-w-3xl min-w-0 flex-col items-center overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ur-markdown prose prose-trimmed citation-aware\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-slot=\"hover-card-trigger\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"japanfs.org\" class=\"bg-fill-secondary hover:bg-fill-tertiary relative -top-0.5 inline-flex h-[18px] w-[18px] cursor-pointer items-center justify-center rounded-full align-middle text-inherit no-underline transition-colors\" data-testid=\"citation-pill\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"text-text-secondary h-2.5 w-2.5\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"\u003e\u003cg clip-path=\"url(#_r_gb_)\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4.94 6.542a3.41 3.41 0 0 1 4.807 0 .759.759 0 0 1 0 1.075.767.767 0 0 1-1.08 0 1.878 1.878 0 0 0-2.648 0L4.29 9.34a2.42 2.42 0 0 0-.001 3.432 2.445 2.445 0 0 0 3.447 0l1.198-1.193a.766.766 0 0 1 1.08 0 .759.759 0 0 1 0 1.076l-1.198 1.192a3.976 3.976 0 0 1-5.607 0 3.936 3.936 0 0 1 .001-5.582l1.73-1.724z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7.468 2.432a3.976 3.976 0 0 1 5.607 0 3.936 3.936 0 0 1 0 5.582l-1.732 1.724a3.409 3.409 0 0 1-4.806 0 .758.758 0 0 1 0-1.075.766.766 0 0 1 1.08 0 1.878 1.878 0 0 0 2.647 0l1.73-1.724a2.42 2.42 0 0 0 0-3.432 2.445 2.445 0 0 0-3.446 0L7.35 4.7a.766.766 0 0 1-1.08 0 .758.758 0 0 1 0-1.075l1.198-1.193z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003cdefs\u003e\u003cclippath id=\"_r_gb_\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 0H16V16H0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/clippath\u003e\u003c\/defs\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost cheap-to-mid range pretty chopsticks are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePolyester or Polyester-Urethane mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- they give you that bright color and the seashell \/ pattern stays vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-streamdown=\"heading-3\" class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-xl\"\u003eIs it safe? How to care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-streamdown=\"unordered-list\" class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ps-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-streamdown=\"list-item\" class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eFood safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, once fully cured it's food-safe for normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-streamdown=\"list-item\" class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eDishwasher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePolyester is generally\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eNOT dishwasher safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elong term, unlike plain urethane. The high heat will make it crack and turn cloudy. Hand wash recommended unless it specifically says 食洗機対応.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-streamdown=\"list-item\" class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eHeat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDon't leave in boiling soup pot, don't use as cooking chopsticks for deep fry. Coating will peel above ∼90-100°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-streamdown=\"list-item\" class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhen to throw away:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you see chips at the tip where the wood is exposed, or white cracks in the coating - replace them. Bacteria gets under the coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf yours says\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-streamdown=\"inline-code\" class=\"rounded bg-muted px-1.5 py-0.5 font-mono text-sm\"\u003eNatural wood, Polyester coating\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit's the classic Japanese souvenir chopstick - beautiful but treat it gently, hand wash with soft sponge, and it will last years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roomy Heart","offers":[{"title":"10 pairs (boxed)","offer_id":45379299606696,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pairs (boxed)","offer_id":45379299573928,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pairs (unboxed)","offer_id":45379299541160,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Animals Shiba Dog MONO Kuroshiba Dog 22.5cm","offer_id":55760219177128,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wakasa lacquerware Chopsticks Gift Presents 2-pairs","offer_id":55760291922088,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black 2 pairs","offer_id":55760292184232,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinosaurs Aucasaurus chopsticks 23cm","offer_id":55760292544680,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"JAPONESQUE Big Wave 23cm","offer_id":55760295002280,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/1574\/2376\/files\/A1_09300.jpg?v=1697864666","url":"https:\/\/roomyheart.sg\/products\/chopsticks","provider":"Roomy Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}