As of: February 7, 2024, 5:37 a.m
By: Julia Hanigk
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After the “Hot Chip Challenge” comes the “Salt Chip Challenge”.
An extremely salty tortilla chip causes a stir and concern.
Kassel – As soon as the “Hot Chip Challenge” was banned, there was another dangerous test of courage on the internet.
Young people recently documented on Instagram and TikTok how they ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip.
While some saw this as a challenge, for others this fad ended in hospitalization.
Sales of the chip ultimately stopped.
Now the manufacturers are trying again with the “Salt Chip Challenge”.
Is this just as risky?
Influencers eat bright green tortilla chips for the “Salt Chip Challenge”
The company Mac UG describes the tortilla chip on its website as “possibly the saltiest chip in the world”.
It should be felt “not just on the tongue, but bit by bit throughout the entire body.”
An unforgettable experience full of sweat and tears is promised.
As soon as the bright green snack was on the market, the first influencers tried it out.
The single, triangular tortilla chip comes in a blue package shaped like a coffin and includes a rubber glove.
The glove is intended to enhance the taste experience.
The individually packaged cracker is visually special: it is bright green and slightly thicker than a conventional tortilla chip from the bulk pack.
“Couldn't swallow it” – salty chip as a challenge on the internet
Influencer Ronny Bergers describes his experience as follows: “It smells like dough.” And further: “It’s not crunchy at all.
That’s dough!”.
After he puts the salty tortilla chip in his mouth, his face turns red, he shakes, tears well up in his eyes, and he ends up having to run to the faucet.
His tongue is completely green in color.
Bergers describes his eating experience as follows: “You couldn't swallow it.
And when I wanted to swallow – the tube closed like that.”
An influencer tries out the “Salt Chip Challenge”.
(Montage) © Screenshots Instagram/ronnybergers
Other influencers like Ryan Eats, who tests various products in front of the camera, have also had similar experiences.
He gags and says, “I can’t move,” before spitting out the green residue.
This definitely doesn't look appetizing or tasty.
And the product also has its price: it is available on the website for 14.99 euros plus shipping.
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Many users are concerned in the comments.
There you read, for example, “Something like that is so harmful!” or “Totally crazy”.
However, other users are curious and want to find out more.
Consumer advocates: Life-threatening challenge for small children
Consumer advocates are already warning: The salty chip can be life-threatening for small children and can cause nausea or headaches in adults.
However, the website clearly states that the tortilla can only be eaten from the age of 16.
The individual cracker contains 40 percent salt, which is about two grams of salt.
That's a third of the recommended daily dose of six grams. There is no recall like the Hot Chip Challenge, but consumer advocates advise: Anyone who eats the chip will definitely be very thirsty afterwards.
They therefore recommend having a glass of water ready.
A single consumption would not cause any physical harm to adults, but the daily dose of six grams should not be exceeded.
Because: Too much salt can increase blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The salt chip provider MAC UG has not yet responded
to a request from
IPPEN.MEDIA .
Tests of courage online are not uncommon
There are always dangerous tests of courage on social media.
For example, there was already the “Devious Licks Challenge,” in which school property was vandalized.
Other TikTok trends, on the other hand, focus more on improving health, such as the “sugar-free challenge”
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