Biodegradable food articles and methods of producing same

A biodegradable food article comprising:

• about 85 wt. % to about 98 wt. %, on a dry basis, of natural fibers having a size of about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm;
• and
• about 1 wt. % to about 15 wt. %, on a dry basis, of at least one additive, wherein the biodegradable food article comprises at least one of the following properties:
• impermeable to liquids;
• able to withstand freezing;
• able to withstand microwave heating;
• biodegradable in about 60 to about 65 days under suitable biodegradation conditions;
• compostable;
• and
• made of food grade material.