# Eco-Friendly Edible Utensils These Eco-Friendly Utensils are Made Of Rice, Wheat Flour and Millet By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-utensil References: [sploid.gizmodo](http://sploid.gizmodo.com/edible-utensils-are-good-for-you-and-the-planet-1765210751) & [bakeys](http://www.bakeys.com/) Narayan Peesapaty, an innovator based in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, has invented novel eco-friendly utensils. [Plastic utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set) are great and all when it comes to convenience and portability, but they aren't really ideal for reuse and are very harmful for the environment once discarded. Peesapaty's eco-friendly utensils however, called Bakeys, can be consumed after being used. They are made of a blend of rice, wheat flours and millet and are baked dry. They are available in plain, sweet and spicy flavors and have a shelf life of about three years. Fun to use and good for the environment, these eco-friendly utensils are a wonderful innovation indeed. In a place like India where pollution and garbage are both growing problems, these delicious [edible utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging) ably manage to kill two birds with one stone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Utensils:** Creating utensils that are not only biodegradable but also edible presents an opportunity for sustainable and waste-reducing solutions. - **Novel Materials:** Exploring alternative materials such as rice, wheat flour, and millet opens up possibilities for innovative product development that is both environmentally friendly and functional. - **Convenience and Sustainability:** Blending convenience with sustainability by offering edible utensils that can be consumed after use appeals to eco-conscious consumers and addresses the issue of single-use plastics. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can incorporate the use of edible utensils as a replacement for single-use plastics, offering a more sustainable and enjoyable dining experience. - **Sustainable Food Service:** Restaurants, catering companies, and fast food chains can adopt these edible utensils to reduce their carbon footprint and offer a unique, eco-friendly dining experience to customers. - **Eco-friendly Innovations:** Companies focused on developing eco-friendly and sustainable products can explore the market potential for edible utensils as a disruptive innovation, addressing the growing concerns about plastic waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-spoons.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministop-edible-spoon.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Eco-Friendly Oak-Made Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-wood-utensils.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools.md) - [Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-tableware.md) - [Sustainable Edible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-shop.md) - [Sustainable Edible Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haeckels-3.md)