Edible wrap a good alternative

For a better future: Dr Siah showing a sample of the edible wrapping film that is made from seaweed. — Bernama

GEORGE TOWN: Edible wrapping film made from seaweed, starch or chitosan may be Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute’s (Mardi) answer to replacing plastic wrappers for good.

Its Food Science Technology Research Centre principal research officer Dr Siah Watt Moey says the film has multiple functions and is completely edible.