Umayya Maheen

Development of Edible Cutlery from Orange Peel: A Sustainable Alternative to Plastic

Umayya Maheen, J. Veda Vyas Dora, Samir Kumar, P. Srilatha & G. M. Vinay · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Single-use plastic cutlery contributes to persistent environmental waste, creating a need for biodegradable alternatives derived from renewable materials. This study developed edible cutlery using orange peel powder, wheat flour, finger millet flour, pectin, salt, and water. Thre...