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From pods to peanuts: Eating potato-based packing material is latest TikTok trend

From pods to peanuts: Eating potato-based packing material is latest TikTok trend

March 10, 2025 |

In the UK, health officials are warning people not to take part in the latest viral TikTok trend: eating potato starch-based packing peanuts used by popular soap retailer, Lush. While Lush’s alternative to Styrofoam packing peanuts does dissolve in water, experts warn they are not edible and can contain carcinogens. “Many vegetable oils are high […]

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