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Life of a Silkworm
The moment you open the box, you might find yourself saying, "Wait, what?" 'Life of a Silkworm' reproduces the life cycle of a silkworm—from cocoon to caterpillar to adult—using realistic chocolates. It is produced by Maruei Foods in Fujioka City. Development began around 200lar, with an eye toward the World Heritage registration of the Tomioka Silk Mill. There is even an anecdote that they initially tried making them as gummies, but because they were too realistic and difficult to eat, they switched to chocolate. This is a unique product from the land of silk, where sericulture farmers traditionally respected silkworms as "Oka-sama" (honored guests). While the visual impact is extraordinary, once in your mouth, it is simply delicious chocolate. It is an incomparable souvenir for sparking conversation.
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The Life of a Silkworm
The second installment in a series that faithfully reproduces the three life stages of a silkworm—larva, cocoon, and adult—using chocolate. It was selected as a 2015 Good Design Gunma award winner. With a name expressing gratitude for life and the hardships of sericulture, its realistic appearance became a hot topic and turned it into a nationwide hit product.
