<P> In some cultures, such as Ethiopian cuisine and Indian dining, breads or hands are used in place of utensils . </P> <P> "Fun Dip" is a type of candy in the United States, where a solid candy "dipping stick" is used to convey flavored sugar to the eater's mouth . The dipper is first licked to provide moisture, and then dredged through a small pouch with the flavored sugar, so that the sugar sticks to the dipping stick . </P> <P> Some single - serve ice cream is sold with a flat wooden spade, often erroneously called a "spoon", to lift the product to one's mouth . </P> <P> Prepackaged tuna salad or cracker snacks may contain a flat plastic spade for similar purposes . </P>

A flat utensil on which we food to eat