Fried Toothpick, Anyone? South Korean Government Issues Warning As New Mukbang Trend Goes Viral

In a recent development, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has issued a warning against consuming a viral food trend of fried toothpicks that has been circulating on social media.

The South Korean government has advised against consuming fried toothpicks made of starch, which have gained popularity on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, CNN reported on Thursday. These toothpicks, shaped like curly fries, are being consumed with various seasonings, including powdered cheese.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety released a statement on social media, warning that the safety of these toothpicks as food has not been verified and urged people not to eat them. The videos of these toothpicks, which are considered a sanitary product, being fried in oil and consumed, have been widely shared on social media.

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These toothpicks, made from sweet potato or corn starch and dyed green with food coloring, are seen as environmentally friendly and biodegradable. They are commonly used in South Korean restaurants and can also be used to pick up finger foods.

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