Tag: Spicy food safety

In June 2024, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration recalled several Buldak noodle varieties, not due to heavy metals, but over concerns of dangerously high capsaicin levels. This action prompted global questions, but the latest updates clarify the true safety status, answering the question: Are Buldak noodles safe to eat again?.

At over 1.6 million Scoville Heat Units, the Carolina Reaper is one of the world's hottest peppers, but its extreme heat comes with a range of potentially severe side effects, from immediate gastrointestinal distress to rare neurological events. The intense fiery sensation is a direct result of its high capsaicin concentration, the compound responsible for all spicy peppers.