• Priyanka Kumbhar
• Manasi Satpute

Plastic has become a very essential part of our life for a long time. Even though their use is beneficial, it has many disadvantages personally and globally. The use of single-use plastic is increasing day by day due to its low cost and availability. There may not be a huge impact of the disadvantage on a personal level but globally it has shown detrimental effects. The study aimed to find a better alternative for these single-use plastics which are biodegradable, edible, and sustainable. Three types of edible spoons were developed with the combination of Wheat flour, Ragi flour, and Rice flour as main ingredients i.e. Plain spoons, Savoury spoons, and Sweet spoons. Spoons were baked at 180°C for 25 minutes in an oven. In total 2 trials for plain spoons and 3 trials for savoury and sweet spoons were taken with variations. The spoons were tasted by 12 untrained sensory panel members. According to sensory results, the second trial of plain spoons and the third trial of savoury and sweet spoons was more acceptable. The spoons were tested for sogginess which was dipped in tomato soup and it took approx. 1 and ½ hours for a soggy surface. The developed edible spoons can be a better and more sustainable choice as it is biodegradable and can alternate the use of single-use plastic.

Single-use plastic, edible spoons, alternative, biodegradable, edible, sustainable.

"Development of Edible Spoons: An Alternative for Single-use Plastic", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no.j113-j116, May-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205A18.pdf

"Development of Edible Spoons: An Alternative for Single-use Plastic", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no. ppj113-j116, May-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205A18.pdf