The OTOTO Pasta Monsters salad servers are really more about having fun in the kitchen with their whimsical design, but you're right to ask about their sturdiness.
These salad servers are made from food-safe, BPA-free nylon, and the manufacturer says they're dishwasher safe. That said, they don't mention a specific max temperature they can handle. They're mostly meant for serving cold or room-temperature dishes. According to our research, when they're used with really hot foods, things can go sideways.
Some folks found that when these servers are exposed to high heat, like piping hot pasta, they can get bendy or even melt a bit. One person mentioned they felt pretty flimsy with hot foods, and someone else had them melt during use. It seems like these issues crop up when the servers face too much heat.
On the brighter side, they're pretty sturdy when you're dealing with cooler stuff, like serving salads or pasta that's cooled down. Most of the feedback suggests they're reliable for regular serving tasks, just not for high heat.
So, if you're scooping spaghetti straight from the boiling pot, you might want to go with something that can handle the heat better.
Keep these little guys for tossing salads or serving at room temp, where their playful design can really stand out without any worries about them losing their shape.
