Newscasts - Denmark celebrates return of spicy South Korean noodles

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09/08/2024 24:12

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Description: Danes in central Copenhagen on Thursday (August 8) marked the
return of fiery South Korean ramen noodles that had been banned for being too
spicy, a decision that has since been partly reversed. Kristy Kilburn reports.
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Video Transcript:

These ramen noodles from South Korea had been banned in Denmark until recently
for being too spicy.

It is a lot spicier than I thought it was going to be.

But they’re back after the Danish regulator partly reversed its decision.
To celebrate, Samyang, the noodles’ worldwide seller, served up the fiery
dish to fans and paid influencers on this boat in Copenhagen’s harbor. In
June, stores removed three Buldak instant ramen products after the Danish
Veterinary and Food Administration found their high capsaicin level posed a
serious health risk. It has said that compound, found in chillies, creates a
burning sensation, and can cause intoxication, nausea, high blood pressure,
and vomiting when ingested in high quantities. At the time, it said the
warning was aimed specifically at youngsters who challenge each other on
social media to eat the spicy ramen, as well as vulnerable adults. But Samyang
fought the ban. Euiri Choi is its head of brand.

We just wanted to share our distinct and spicy flavor with the world. But
that's why we actively cooperate with the Danish government to undo the ban.
And after a month, fortunately, they lifted the ban for two of the three
products.

The ban was lifted on those two products last month after further examination
showed they did not exceed the critical capsaicin level