Thai Entrepreneur Transforms Silkworm into Future Food
- Sirikarn Poldaeng started Erawan Crispy to produce high protein snacks from local fried insects.
- She received much help and training from the DITP, especially exporting products.
- During Covid, she adapted business to focus on online sells aimed at Gen Z.
Future food is a new trend among food and eco lovers. Now, there are many plant-based and alternate food products on supermarket shelves. Sensing this trend Sirikarn Poldaeng, owner of Erawan Crispy, decided to leave her job in a hotel to develop an alternative snack made from fried insects.
