Which carbohydrates can the HOTBIN compost?

Monday, 3 February 2014 | HOTBIN Composting

Many carbohydrates can be composted in the HOTBIN, including some which are not recommended for traditional cold composting bins. Below is a table showing whether the FAQ carbohydrate items can be composted in the HOTBIN and if so, at what rate they will decompose.

Carbohydrate	Will it Decay	Cold Compost	HOTBIN compost	Rate of decay in the HOTBIN	Comments
Bread (stale and/or mouldy)	Yes	Not advised	Yes	Fast	Break into chunks
Cakes and buns	Yes	Not advised	Yes	Fast	Break into chunks
Cereals (bran, oats)	Yes	Not advised	Yes	Fast
Chips	Yes	Not advised	Yes	Fast
Flour	Yes	Yes	Yes	Fast
Pasta	Yes	Not advised	Yes	Fast	Fast when cooked
Puddings	Yes	Not advised	Yes	Fast
Rice (cooked)	Yes	Not advised	Yes	Fast	Fast when cooked

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