Plant-based fork for Maggi noodles

Nestlé has introduced a limited-edition plant-based fork for Maggi cup noodles in India. Nestlé food science and packaging experts at its R&D centre in India collaborated with a local startup to develop a two-piece edible fork made from wheat flour and salt. The two ingredients, coupled with a proprietary fork design and manufacturing process, are designed to ensure the desired functionality while maintaining the nutritional values and taste of the noodles.

Redesigning accessories like straws, cups or cutlery is part of Nestlé’s commitment to eliminate or reduce the use of plastics in packaging. This comes in addition to simplifying packaging materials, scaling reusable and refillable systems wherever possible and exploring alternative packaging materials for different product categories.

Gerhard Niederreiter, Head of Nestlé’s Institute of Packaging Sciences, said: “At Nestlé, we continuously explore different types of alternative sustainable packaging solutions that ensure food safety, consumer experience and product taste and quality. In this case, our packaging experts developed a unique alternative fork that built on our scientific expertise across different kinds of food-grade packaging materials and shapes.”

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