Eating fried toothpicks... a `strange phenomenon` that is spreading strangely in South Korea

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - The Ministry of Food in South Korea issued a health warning, urging people to avoid eating fried toothpicks made of starch, which are similar in shape to French fries. This warning came after the widespread spread of this practice through video clips showing people enjoying eating these. Spiced fried sticks on social media such as TikTok and Instagram.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Ministry indicated in an announcement published on the “X” platform that the safety of these sticks as food has not been verified, and people should not eat them. This warning comes in light of the widespread spread of food practices through social media, where video clips receive thousands of likes and shares, but they must Exercise caution and evaluate the safety of foods consumed. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><p lang="en" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> South Korea<br /><br /> Says &#39;No&#39; to Toothpick Snacks:<br /> Seoul&#39;s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Warns.<br /><br /> The directive follows videos of people eating deep-fried, seasoned toothpicks on TikTok and Instagram.<br /><br /> “Starch toothpicks are a hygiene product!” “Do not consume!” <a href="https://t.co/1v4CgmAyNP">pic.twitter.com/1v4CgmAyNP</a></p> — NOISE ALERTS (@NoiseAlerts) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoiseAlerts/status/1750881127429238908?ref_src=twsrc... 26, 2024</a> </blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Fried toothpicks with food coloring</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Fried toothpicks made from sweet potato or cornstarch under food coloring are an increasingly prominent option in the Korean dining scene, noting that they are considered environmentally friendly and biodegradable. It is in this context that online dining programs in South Korea, known as mukbang, enjoy , is hugely popular, and often shows people enjoying large amounts of food, or eating unusual foods.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> With the spread of this phenomenon, the Ministry of Food in South Korea issued a health warning, urging people to avoid eating fried toothpicks colored with food colorings. Please note that their attractive appearance does not reflect a guarantee of the safety of these toothpicks as food, and therefore it is advised to avoid consuming them to maintain health and avoid health problems. potential.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Read also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AB%D8%A9-... disaster almost happened... A small laboratory rat escapes from a Chinese laboratory in Shanghai</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9-... the second time, a snake terrorizes passengers on a plane in Thailand</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.skynewsarabia.com/varieties/1688837-%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1... style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://arab.sahafahh.net/story/18997767/%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A9-...