Recently, a unique food trend has been set off on Korean social **, that is, fried starch toothpicks. These toothpicks are fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, then sprinkled with spices or cheese, making them a new delicacy.
Surprisingly, however, this starchy toothpick is not a food, but a hygiene product that was originally used to feed pigs.
After hearing about this, I can't help but imagine that if pigs could use social **, they might show off in their circle of friends: "Hey, look at this artifact I ate!" You humans have started eating our food, and the world is crazy! ”
Pig farm owners may also sigh: "Times have changed, and we pig farmers have caught up with the trend." Who says we can only be foodies in a pigsty? Now the toothpicks in our pigsty have become the new favorite of the human table. ”
However, now starch toothpicks are not only playing a role in Korean pig farms, but also on people's tables. Many people try to fry it and eat it as a delicious snack. There are various cooking methods to share on social **, making this sanitary product originally used to feed pigs a new favorite of people.
However, it is important to note that starch toothpicks have not been proven to be safe for human consumption. Whether the sorbitol, alum and other components it contains can be metabolized by the human body normally is still inconclusive.
So, while deep-fried starch toothpicks may surprise the taste, we need to be cautious before eating them to ensure food safety.
This trend of Korean fried starch toothpicks not only let us see the diversity of food culture and the spirit of continuous innovation, but also made the toothpicks in our pigsty unexpectedly popular on the human table. But at the same time, it also reminds us that food safety is crucial and that we can't blindly pursue novelty at the expense of potential health risks.
So, let's enjoy the food together while staying rational and ensuring safety at the table.
After all, the toothpicks in our pigsty do not exist to satisfy human appetites, but to be enjoyed by our pig friends.