We Really Love Our Packing Peanuts

The packing peanuts in your Zum order are biodegradable – and yes, people always ask if you can eat them. Before you start snacking, let’s break down what our packing peanuts are made of, how they work, and the fun (and slightly weird) things you can do with them.

1.  Add Water and Watch Them Vanish

Pour water over our biodegradable packing peanuts and they’ll dissolve almost instantly. That’s because they’re made from plant-based starches – not Styrofoam – which means they break down safely instead of sticking around forever.

2. Can You Eat Biodegradable Packing Peanuts?

Technically, our packing peanuts are made from plant-based ingredients like corn starch. But while they’re non-toxic and biodegradable, they’re not food and are not made in food-safe facilities. So even if the internet says otherwise, we recommend sticking to tacos that are actually tacos.

3. Compost Them Guilt-Free
Because our packing peanuts are biodegradable and plant-based, they’re compost-friendly and earth-loving. Toss them in your compost pile and feel good about it.

4. What Are Our Packing Peanuts Made Of?

Our packing peanuts ingredients are simple: plant-based starches like corn. No Styrofoam. No plastic. No long-term environmental regret.