Cardboard Desserts

These Inedible Sculptures Are Actually Supposted to Taste Like Cardboard

English artist Patianne Stevenson has devised a series of “sculptures” of desserts from a very different ingredient: Cardboard.

This is a totally brilliant concept of great-looking calorie-free treats. Stevenson’s ‘Cardboard Kitchen’ proves that sometimes desserts are good to just look at and not eat. All of these creations are available from Etsy. It is all recycled cardboard too, so despite being dull in physical color, each piece is very green.

I never ever thought I would say this, but the celery is amazing.

Edible Art
There is an opportunity to create more edible art as an alternative to traditional desserts.
Sustainable Packaging
There is an opportunity to use recycled and eco-friendly packaging for desserts and other food items.
Calorie-free Treats
There is an opportunity to create calorie-free treats that are visually appealing and can satisfy cravings.

Sectors Adopting This

Food and Beverage
The food and beverage industry can explore creating visually appealing desserts and using sustainable packaging.
Art and Design
The art and design industry can explore creating more edible art and sculptures.
E-commerce
The e-commerce industry can explore selling edible art and sculptures online as an alternative to traditional desserts.
SCORE
2.0 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 37%
Activity 14%
Freshness 8%

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