I've been told by many East Indians that it is the custom in India to feed 
babies and young children from silver utensils because it is believed that it 
protects them from illness.  Sally

I have a neighbor from India.  Upon returning from a 3 week trip, she kindly 
brought me the gift of a candy (?) made with edible silver.  Have no idea what 
it was but it tasted awful.

Cindy