Why is Buldak Ramen Being Banned? A Global Spicy Food Controversy
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In a surprising move that made global headlines in mid-2024, Danish food authorities recalled several Buldak ramen products, a viral spicy noodle brand from South Korea. The official reason was that their extreme capsaicin levels posed a risk of "acute poisoning," especially to children. This decision, however, ignited a social media firestorm and a larger conversation about cultural differences in food tolerance.
