I found the 3x Buldak noodles that were recalled in Denmark. These are the spiciest variety, so I had to see if these would outdo my love for spicy foods. Are these really too spicy for humans to eat?
The last time I did this I had the 2x Spicy noodles in a cup. This time I spotted the 3x Spicy in a 7-11 in Chiang Mai, the kinds you need to boil in a pan. I had to do it. It was time to see how spicy these things really were.
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I took it back to my homestay and prepared it. Often when you prepare ramen like this you will add things to it to make it more interesting: vegetables, an egg, maybe some SPAM. I didn’t do it this time – I wanted to see what the noodles were like on their own.
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So, verdict? They’re not the spiciest thing I’ve ever eaten. Sure they are strong, and if you’re not used to spicy food you might struggle. But there is a LOT out there that feels spicier. The kicker comes with the soup. Drinking that really gets the mouth burning. It’s still not the strongest thing I’ve had, but I was sweating by the end of it.
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The stated reason for it being pulled out of Denmark is that there is too much capsaicin, enough to classify it as poisonous. Haven eaten pure capsaicin before I can understand why they might err on the side of caution. It can knock you out for a while if you aren’t used to it.
That being said, I still think they’re perhaps being a bit too cautious. People who like spicy food will definitely enjoy these noodles. I would say that I don’t think they pose a health risk, but I don’t want to argue with health professionals that know more about this than I do.