Why did Denmark ban these spicy noodles from South Korea? Explained
Business StandardLove them or hate them, chilli peppers pack a punch that’s impossible to ignore. Recently, their fiery nature led to a spicy scandal in Denmark, where Buldak Ramen noodles were banned for being ‘dangerously hot’. Denmark’s food agency issued a recall and warning on Tuesday, asking consumers to stop using Buldak Ramen noodles immediately. In a statement, the DVFA explained, “The noodles are being recalled as the levels of total capsaicin in the products pose a risk of acute poisoning.” The Buldak noodles, crafted by South Korean food giant Samyang Foods, are renowned for their intense heat. Despite these effects, there’s little evidence of serious or long-term health issues from hot food, leading some to question whether Danish authorities overreacted in banning Buldak Ramen.
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