NakedPak is developing an edible, food-grade packaging film that dissolves in hot water while a meal is cooked – all without impacting flavour or food safety.
The packaging is described as a food-grade film predominantly made from algae-based ingredients. It is designed to package and protect products like rice, pasta, ramen, oats, frozen vegetables, and pre-prepared outdoor meals.
It can be washed in cold or warm water before use, ‘just like you’d wash a tomato’. Then it can be placed in boiling water, where the film dissolves ‘within a few minutes’ while the food cooks.
Apparently, the packaging meets international food standards and is completely safe to eat; it is not thought to leave microplastics behind or impact the taste of the meal.
“We started NakedPak because we were tired of eating food wrapped in plastic,” the NakedPak website reads. “Microplastics in every bite, mountains of single-use waste after every meal - it just didn’t make sense.
“So we asked a simple question: What if food could wrap food? Like a veg peel. Natural, safe, and nourishing.”
The company clarifies that the film itself is vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and halal. Any dietary restrictions or allergens present in the meal are set to be clearly labelled on-pack.
The pack is also said to biodegrade in compost or general waste.
NakedPak recommends its packaging for outdoor trips, busy days, ‘or anyone who wants zero-plastic, zero-waste meals.’
Its first pilot product is scheduled for mid-2026, and it is set to be shipped in bundles of six meals. Consumers are encouraged to store their meals ‘like any dry food’ in a cool, dry place.
In other news, Cupffee provides an edible coffee cup, designed to match the performance of single-use alternatives while preventing plastic pollution and cutting down on CO2 emissions.
We also published a report taking a closer look at the edible packaging landscape. While it is anticipated to reduce waste, boost nutritional value, and improve single-use convenience, the sector currently faces roadblocks such as food safety, durability, cost, manufacturing scale, and consumer acceptance.
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