Tag: toothpicks

Stop frying toothpicks and eating them, South Korea tells Mukbang influencers

South Korea’s food ministry is telling people to stop eating toothpicks. People have been filming themselves eating toothpicks, which look like fries after being cooked. Toothpicks in South Korea are made of sweet potato or corn starch instead of wood. South Korean authorities are telling people to stop deep frying and eating their toothpicks. “This […]

South Korea warns against eating fried toothpicks as trend goes viral

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is urging people not to eat fried toothpicks made out of starch in what has reportedly become a viral trend. Videos showing people eating deep-fried toothpicks topped with seasonings such as powdered cheese are generating thousands of likes and shares on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, […]