Tag: Samyang foods

In June 2024, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration ordered a recall of several Samyang Buldak noodle products, citing concerns over dangerously high capsaicin levels that could pose a health hazard. The action raised a significant question for consumers worldwide: what are Samyang noodles recalled for, and how spicy is too spicy?

According to reports, the original Samyang Buldak ramen has a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of 4,404, making it significantly spicier than a jalapeño. But what is in Buldak that makes it so spicy, creating the fiery sensation that has captivated spice lovers worldwide?