Grilled, fried or stewed: Eateries in Singapore serving up silkworms without approval

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A check online and at food establishments found that several Chinese and Korean eateries were selling silkworm pupae, despite it not being approved for consumption in Singapore.

SINGAPORE: The sale of insects for consumption has not yet been approved in Singapore, but some eateries are already serving up dishes with creepy-crawlies.

Silkworms were also on the menu at Ode to Joy Dining, a coffee shop stall in Midview City selling grilled food and mala xiang guo, a spicy, tongue-numbing stir-fry of vegetables and meats. "Members of the public who come across illegal sales of insects or insect products for food should report to SFA via the online feedback form, which we will investigate," said the agency's spokesperson.

"There are grilled ones and stir-fried ones. The grilled ones come in a stick of four, and the stir-fried ones are mixed with chilli and other spices," an employee said. However, the dish did not appear to be listed on their menus when CNA visited. In response to queries, Badam said on WhatsApp that it"sometimes" sells the dish but was unwilling to elaborate. Employees at Oven & Fried Chicken refused to comment.to seek feedback on regulating insects for consumption.

In Singapore, more than 10 companies have expressed interest in importing insect food products or insect farming.

 

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