14 Nov 2023 --- Researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have developed the country’s first Kodo Millets-based edible cups to “revolutionize” the packaging industry. Kodo millets, a nutritious and drought-resistant cereal grain, were chosen as the core material for the cup due to their abundance and nutritional value. The millets are rich in essential nutrients, making them a good choice for edible packaging and a complementary food source. The developed edible cups function well compared to conventional plastic cups, professor Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, assistant professor for Packaging Technology Discipline at the Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, tells Packaging Insights.
