Can Edible Paper Be the Next Big Thing?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of edible paper and related ideas, including edible ink and other edible items. Participants share their thoughts on the feasibility and appeal of these concepts, touching on personal experiences and preferences.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm for the idea of edible paper, suggesting it could be a novel concept.
  • Others point out that edible paper has already been created, questioning the novelty of the idea.
  • A participant introduces the idea of edible ink, prompting mixed reactions based on personal experiences with ink taste.
  • There are humorous references to the taste of ink and personal anecdotes about consuming non-food items.
  • Some participants suggest other edible items, such as radishes and Brussels sprouts, with one noting the contradiction in calling Brussels sprouts edible.
  • One participant mentions having eaten paper before without negative reactions, questioning the purpose of edible paper.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that money could be made from edible paper, indicating a playful take on the concept.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the viability or appeal of edible paper and related concepts, with multiple competing views and humorous exchanges present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal experiences and subjective tastes, which may not generalize to broader populations. The discussion includes varying levels of seriousness and humor, impacting the overall tone.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in food innovation, culinary experiments, or humorous takes on unconventional food items may find this discussion engaging.

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edible paper. sounds cool?
 
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Been done. Next?
 
Edible ink?
 
Urgh, don't. You're bringing back memories of the time I sucked on a pen tube a bit too hard in an RE lesson and filled my mouth with ink. They really should work harder on making that stuff taste less like earwax.
 
brewnog said:
They really should work harder on making that stuff taste less like earwax.
Yeah, so you could suck it back and like it.
 
Edible radishes, perhaps?
 
arildno said:
Edible radishes, perhaps?
Hm. Yeah.
Edible Brussels sprouts.
 
DaveC426913 said:
Hm. Yeah.
Edible Brussels sprouts.
That's a contradiction in terms.
 
brewnog said:
Urgh, don't. You're bringing back memories of the time I sucked on a pen tube a bit too hard in an RE lesson and filled my mouth with ink. They really should work harder on making that stuff taste less like earwax.

my pen tasted ok when i accidentally sucked the ink
 
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I've eaten paper before and never had any bad reactions.But why?
 
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meee said:
edible paper. sounds cool?

Good idea. Money should be made out of that paper. :biggrin:
 

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