KR Denmark recalls Korean ramen for being too spicy - The noodles don't appear to have been recalled before in any other country, nor have there been other safety warnings issued.

Denmark has recalled several spicy ramen noodle products by South Korean company Samyang, claiming that the capsaicin levels in them could poison consumers.

Three fiery flavours of the Samyang instant ramen line are being withdrawn: Buldak 3x Spicy & Hot Chicken, 2x Spicy & Hot Chicken and Hot Chicken Stew.

Denmark's food agency issued the recall and warning on Tuesday, urging consumers to abandon the product.

But the maker Samyang says there's no problem with the quality of the food.

"We understand that the Danish food authority recalled the products, not because of a problem in their quality but because they were too spicy," the firm said in a statement to the BBC.

"The products are being exported globally. But this is the first time they have been recalled for the above reason."

It's unknown if any specific incidents in Denmark had prompted authorities there to take action.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration said it had assessed the levels of capsaicin in a single packet to be "so high that they pose a risk of the consumer developing acute poisoning".

"If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased," it said in a statement.

It also emphasised the warning for children, for whom extremely spicy food can cause harm.

The notice has sparked heated discussion online with many amused reactions from lovers of spicy food. Many have made assertions about the Danes' low tolerance for spice.

"I had a friend from Denmark who thought tasteless breaded shrimp with a little bit of ground pepper on it was too spicy. Not surprised they think this ramen is poison," read one top-liked comment on a Reddit ramen forum.

Samyang said it planned to "closely look into the local regulations" in Denmark and respond after that.

The noodles don't appear to have been recalled before in any other country, nor have there been other safety warnings issued.

Capsaicin is the chemical compound in chilli peppers which creates the burning feeling.

When humans eat peppers, the capsaicin is released into saliva and binds on to receptors in the mouth.

Samyang is a major South Korean food manufacturer which brands itself as the first company in the country to create instant noodles, back in the 1960s.

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[Mr Bones Wild Ride]

I've had these - they're not that bad.

Danes confirmed as weak.

 

[Seafarer]

Wypipo can’t handle they spicy food

As an aside, I’m told that Danes have the worst food of the mainland Europeans.

 

[Badungus Kabungus]

The Danes are cucks. I put extra hot sauce on mine.

 

[SSj_Ness (Yiffed)]

I ate that shit once.

Once.

 

[Still Exceptional]

While Buldak's 3x spicy is indeed very spicy, banning it is a bitchmade move that only proves your weakness.

Suck it up, buttercup!

 

[NaggotFigger]

Wypipul and niggers are massive pussies at enduring pure Asian spice. They made the worst savory food ever existed in mankind, but not Azns.
I have had spicier shit in 'Nam, even Level 7 spicy Korean Noodles. These are just pitiful compare to what I even have for spicy food. Weak fucking bitches only know how to eat fish, raw onions and extremely bland food, including Britbongs that eat canned beans that makes you fart uncontrollably.

 

[sirthisisanarbys]

everyone north of bulgaria is a faggot

 

[Agamemnon Busmalis]

Danish "cuisine" sounds like some of the shittiest, blandest garbage ever. At least Sweden has surstromming.

 

[Vect]

To be fair that stuff is pretty fierce, and that crying chicken is pretty much screaming at you what to expect.

 

[RaincoatWithAHat]

Reminder that capsaicin is an irritant and neurotoxin which can cause burns.
Those of you implying the ability to eat unnecessarily spicy food is some sign of strength or superiority, I would like to see how would you react to bee or wasp stings.
I want to say having your sensitivity destroyed by indulgence in spicy food doesn't mean you have refined taste or strength of character.
Koreans can consume all the excessive capsaicin in their food, they are still little bitches, while niggers are niggers.

 

[Peaches the Wonder Cat]

They make a carbonara one that is pretty tasty.

 

[Mordecai "3 Finger" Brown]

While Buldak's 3x spicy is indeed very spicy, banning it is a bitchmade move that only proves your weakness.

Suck it up, buttercup!

Yeah, you're at least supposed to wait until the product takes down some broccoli boy tween eating hot chip before you banish it to the shadow realm.

 

[Local FloRida-man]

"Too spicy for Denmark" should be their new tagline. "Danes won't eat our Ramen. You aren't Danish are you?"

 

[Justa Grata Honoria]

Jesus this is the most white headline i have ever read .

How do you know if the country is white this is how. They need warnings for spicy due to people ending up in hospital from too much capsaicin.

 

[User names must be unique]

It should come with a warning label in fairness, it is not a snack it's a novelty product.

 

[Freshly Baked Socks]

Reminder that capsaicin is an irritant and neurotoxin which can cause burns.

The purposes of which is to cover the taste of rancid, sour, or otherwise unpalatable foodstuffs.

Being addicted to spices doesn't seem any more virtuous than a tolerance for sugar or nicotine.

 

[Hatoful Dandy]

I've had the 2x spicy ones and can tell you from experience it's a bit challenge, but that's why I keep some dairy, eggs and/or japanese mayo on hand to make it easier to enjoy without getting sick.

...then again, I'm one of those people who likes drinking the broth when the noodles are finished.

 

[winterfag]

just use half the pack if it's too spicy, it's not that hard

 

[Still Exceptional]

They make a carbonara one that is pretty tasty.

I love that flavor. I actually keep a stash of Buldak and I never hesitate to pick up a 5 pack of the Carbonara when I see one at the store. Shit is just plain good.