Due To Too Spicy, Mi Buldak From Korea Was Withdrawn From The Market In Denmark

Illustrations of being too spicy Korean bulk noodles are drawn from the market in Denmark (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA Mi from Korea is quite popular in Indonesia and is even marketed in other parts of the world, one of which is in Denmark. Including my samyang which is known to have a low level.

The Danish government ordered the recall of three types of spicy noodles from the Mie Pedas Buldak brand produced by Samyang Food, reported by The Korea Times, Friday, June 14. This producer is known as the first instant noodle maker in Korea. The reason the Danish government asked to withdraw from the market is because of the risk of acute poisoning due to high levels of capsaicin in the product.

There are three types of products from these manufacturers that must be withdrawn from the oldest country in Europe. These include the Samyang Buldak Chicken Ramen 3x Spice, the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen 2x Spice, and the Samyang Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen Type Stew.

According to a statement by the Danish Food and Animal Supervisory Agency, the DTU Food Institute assessed that the total levels of capsaicin in one pack of the three noodle products were very high, causing the risk of consumers experiencing acute poisoning.

Instant noodle products that are asked to be withdrawn from the market are sold across supermarkets in Denmark, special stores, and online stores. Danish officials advise consumers who own the product to "throw it away" or return it to the shop where the product was purchased.

This spicy noodle is also referred to as mi fire' because of its extreme spicy taste. In one packaging, according to the capsaicin concentration size, it contains 8,706 SHU (Scoville Heat Unit). Meanwhile, Buldak Ramen 2x Spicy has a rating of 10,000 SHU and Samyang Buldak Chicken Ramen 3x Spicy with a rating of 13,000 SHU. In comparison, jalapeno chilies have a rating of 4,000 SHU and harbanero chilies between 100,000 to 350,000 SHU.

Capsaicin, please note, is a spicy taste in various spicy sauces. This substance can be dangerous if consumed in large quantities because it can cause bad effects on health. Such as triggering nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea.

According to the producers, this is the first withdrawal of spicy noodles that is popular globally because of its spicy taste. An important person said the producer of Samyang Food, the food authorities had excessive concerns because of this spicy feeling of noodles. Producers plan to carefully check Denmark's regulations and respond to the withdrawal appropriately. Fans of the badminton, consider this withdrawal order ridiculous. Even so, the government's concerns about the risks it may experience its citizens need to be considered a positive effort.