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South Korean Chef Faces Prison for Serving Ants in Dessert

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The owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea is under legal scrutiny for garnishing a dessert with ants, which violates the country's Food Sanitation Act. Prosecutors allege that the restaurant served approximately 49,000 ants in 12,200 dishes since 2021, leading to a proposed fine of 20 million won (about $13,580). The verdict is expected in September. While insects are gaining acceptance as a sustainable food source, only certain species are legally allowed for human consumption in South Korea. Advocates argue that the culinary use of insects could help combat climate change, but the restaurant's chef reportedly was unaware of the legal restrictions regarding the use of ants.

Key Details: • Verdict on the case is expected in September. • Restaurant served approximately 49,000 ants in 12,200 dishes since 2021. • Proposed fine of 20 million won (around $13,580) for the restaurant. • Only 10 insect species are permitted for human consumption in South Korea.

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