Is Tanghulu a Danger to Children? / Sooin

 

 

 

Have you ever tried a food called tanghulu?

Tanghulu is a representative snack eaten in winter in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hubei in China.

These days, this food has become popular among teenagers in South Korea.

However, it is appearing on the news for the problems it presents.

 

The first is a health problem.

Tanghulu consists of a variety of fruits coated in hardened sugar syrup.

the excessive sugar used to make this treat can cause tooth decay,

high bllod pressure, and diabets.

Also, according to some news reports,

children have burned their hands on hot syrup that did not harden properly.

 

The second is an environmental issue.

Tanghulu gets served on skewers and in paper cups.

Littering and the sticky syrup left behind create a  breeding nearby shops as well.

 

Eating foreign foods can be a great experience.

However, excessive and careless consumption can negatively affect us.

So, take care the next time you enjoy tanghulu!