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I think they more want to store the food than eat it so maybe just looking to a rainy day rather than greedy. Watch out you little one does not eat the plastic bags though as that could cause him trouble!
I know that all the hamsters I have owned wouldn’t pass the chance to store a tasty morsel in his/her cheek pouches for later if it smelled good. Even if they were out for playtime.