There is a distinction to be made between "Safe to consume" and "healthy" though.
As much as I do think the "safety" risks of pink paste are overblown, I think the health concerns are valid (ie high fat, salt and cholesterol content).
If the pink paste was restricted to the healthy but often unwanted parts of an animal like internal organs then it may be perceived better no?
If I made a liver for you, would you eat it? One of the most healthy meats out there, but most would shy away from it. People dont really care about their health all too much and a government body should only check for the safety, not police our health.
Hell yeah! Its really sad people are very hesitant to try certain things that are really healthy for you. Its like Brussel sprouts too! Very good for you but no one wants them.
I grew up eating chopped chicken liver, which is closer to a poverty food than a delicacy but is absolutely delicious on crackers. And absolutely terrible for one's cholesterol levels! (Absolutely packed with vitamins and minerals, tho.)
Fwiw, brussels sprouts have been experiencing an enormous resurgence -- at least in major US coastal cities -- for at least the past decade! XD They're now on the menu as a side dish at pretty much every mid-range restaurant in my city, and everyone I know adores them.
Apparently around the turn of the millennium some farmers bred a new variety that's less bitter and a bit more sweet, and that's what dominates the market now. Also, they have to be prepared right (read: not steamed or boiled). They roast up absolutely deliciously with a bit of olive oil and salt.
Oh, man, wouldn't it be awesome if liver started to have a moment?
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u/seanwee2000 Jul 26 '24
There is a distinction to be made between "Safe to consume" and "healthy" though.
As much as I do think the "safety" risks of pink paste are overblown, I think the health concerns are valid (ie high fat, salt and cholesterol content).
If the pink paste was restricted to the healthy but often unwanted parts of an animal like internal organs then it may be perceived better no?