At the same time as plastic cutlery waste increases every year, the traditional Indian Jowar crop has been declining, leaving farmers to search for unsustainable alternatives. BK's solution to both: edible cutlery.
by Rajya Karipineni - New Ventures India
Although the concept of edible utensils is not a new one, BK Environmental Innovations has been among the first to turn the concept into a reality by baking a mix of Sorghum flour, known in India as Jowar. Jowar has traditionally been an important source of nutrients such as folic acid and fiber, yet the domestic consumption of this crop has recently decreased and been replaced by starch-laden Rice. BK is helping to revitalize Jowar as consumers, especially those with diabetes, have also used the cutlery as a nutritious snack. It is because of this that BK’s tagline is, “Hygienic, healthy, and environmentally-friendly!”
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