in Tamil Nadu winged termites are fried and eaten as a side dish, in Chhattisgarh, ant chutney is a delicacy, and in Manipur and Mizoram, silkworm larvae and pupae are eaten raw with salt and chilli.

While the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has approved 16 species of insects for consumption, some of us would still squirm when the thought of eating these creatures comes to mind. Local actress-baker ...

Following a highly acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, comedian Sarah Roberts - as seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards - is bringing her debut hour, ‘Silkworm’, to Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh on ...

This was because of the material: mulberry silk, which derives its name from the silkworm’s diet of mulberry-tree leaves. It’s also grade-A silk, meaning it has long strands that are naturally ...

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