Craving Spicy Late-Night Frozen Snacks? Watch Out for Sodium and Cholesterol

The final insightful news covers precautions regarding frozen late-night snacks.

Late-night cravings often hit in the evening.

Many people enjoy spicy frozen foods like chicken feet or grilled pork chitterlings.

However, while late-night snacks are enjoyable, it is important to pay attention to their nutritional content.

The Korea Consumer Agency examined 11 frozen chicken feet and pork chitterling products.

First, cholesterol levels reached up to 117 percent of the daily recommended intake per pack.

Lotte Shopping's "Yorihada Hot Makchang" contained the highest amount of cholesterol at 351 mg.

Meanwhile, Dongwon F&B's "Midnight Restaurant Hot Makchang" had the highest sodium content at 1,682 mg.

Nonghyup Mokuchon's "Saengsaeng Pocha Direct-Fire Boneless Chicken Feet" delivered the strongest spicy flavor.

Prices also varied by product, with up to a 1.8-fold difference for chicken feet and up to 1.6-fold for pork chitterlings.

Because these foods are flavorful but tend to be spicy and salty, they can irritate the stomach, and the Consumer Agency advises consumers to avoid excessive intake.

(Photo courtesy of: Korea Consumer Agency)
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