Edible Food Wrappers? Yum-yum...

What does USDA stand for?

• Unintelligent Silly Duffer Association

• U.S. Drones and Aeroplanes

• Under Suspicion for Devouring Aged Cheddar

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

The new type of wrapper is made of protein. What are other edible plastics that already exist made from?

(a)  

What is one of the benefits listed in the article of the new wrappers made with protein?

• You can decrease calories of the food

• You can add vitamins or minerals

• It is cheaper than plastic

• It looks really appealing

What is the name of the protein being used to make the new packaging?

(a)  

Trials have shown that the new, biodegradable wrapping made with protein is better than plastic wrap at protecting food from spoiling.

• True

• False

One of the drawbacks, or limitations in using the wrapper with different types of food is that some people have milk (a)   .

How long does it take for regular plastic to break down?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

• 50000 years

How many years do they think it will take for this product to be available on the market?

(a)  

What is one of the ways the article says the new wrappers could be put on food?

• Spray on

• Dip in

• Paint on

Do you think that the new edible, biodegradable packaging would be a step in the right direction for the environment?

• Yes, but it seems like it needs more work

• Yes, it should be available now!

• No, there's no way I'm eating wrappers!

• No, I think things are fine the way they are. Hark, plastic!