I thought many people may do the same.
I also give my hamster plain empty yoghurt pot to lick. He eats this supervised, as I don't trust him with plastic. Recently I have found him trying to chew through UHT milk packaging, while on the free run. Fortunately, I couught him before any damage have been done - to himself or the carpet. The milk has been moved to the safer place.
I think it is great that hamster can eat not only plants, but also meat, egg, ...