# Edible Dishware These Food Containers are Made with Potato Starch and Edible Inks By M | Published 2015-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-container References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/2015/9/15/9330631/edible-plates-dishes) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1853848332/do-eat-and-you-can-eat-it-too?ref=nav_search) The Do Eat food containers are a set of [edible dishware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-good-thing-bars) that can be digest after use. The products are designed by two Belgians and they are made using potato starch and [edible ink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reishi-mushroom-printable-material) making them entirely safe to consume. These edible dishes could potentially revolutionize how we enjoy our food by cutting down on waste and clean-up afterwards. The Do Eat products are essentially squares of foldable material made from potato starch that can be arranged to create bowls and plates. The [environmentally friendly items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection) can be used for cooking even in high temperatures such as an oven or even a deep-fryer. If you're curious about how the material tastes, apparently it gives off a neutral flavor making it ideal to pair with other foods without compromising the taste. The material is also gluten-free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edible Dishware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating new food packaging solutions that are not only environmentally friendly but also edible, reducing waste and clean-up. - **Potato Starch:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing alternative materials made from potato starch that could be used for various applications, reducing reliance on traditional materials. - **Eco-friendly Cooking:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Designing cooking tools and appliances that promote sustainable practices and can accommodate the use of edible dishware. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating new edible packaging solutions that can help reduce waste and environmental impact within the food packaging industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing sustainable materials, such as potato starch-based alternatives, for diverse industries including packaging, construction, and manufacturing. - **Home Appliances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Designing kitchen appliances and cooking tools that are compatible with the use of eco-friendly and edible dishware, promoting sustainable cooking practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Treat Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-container.md) - [Edible Dog Food Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juliane-fink.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-spoons.md) - [Sustainable Edible Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haeckels-3.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md) - [Seaweed-Based Takeout Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-takeaway.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Sustainable Edible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-shop.md)