Organic packing peanuts

The other day my daughter received a much-anticipated package in the mail, a butterfly house and live caterpillars we ordered from a TV commercial. Along with the product, we found a note instructing us to “check out” the organic shipping peanuts in the box. The note even suggested putting the packing peanuts in the sink to watch them disappear. So, we couldn’t resist. We tossed a few in the sink, turned on the water, and they were gone almost instantly.

After doing a little research on these organic packing peanuts, I learned that they are made of cornstarch and are quickly becoming a popular choice in packing materials. According to Uline.Com, cornstarch packing peanuts dispense just as any other packing peanut, are water soluble, and are approved by the FDA.

Although my daughter has had a great time learning all about metamorphosis with her new butterfly house, I have to admit that we all enjoyed squishing and dissolving the organic cornstarch packing peanuts that came in the box! The next time you receive a package, check the box for a note about organic packing peanuts or toss a few peanuts in the sink to see if they dissolve.

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