SloveniaA Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces a potential one-year prison sentence for using ants as a decorative element on desserts. Authorities discovered that the restaurant had used approximately 49,000 imported ants from the U.S. and Thailand over four years. These ants were not among the 10 insect species approved for human consumption by South Korean food safety regulations. The restaurant owner claimed the ants were used sparingly as part of a 15-course menu and that guests were informed they could opt out of dishes containing ants. However, health authorities noted the ants contained up to 55 times more heavy metals than typical edible insects. The case involves a restaurant with two Michelin stars, though its identity remains undisclosed in court documents. A ruling is expected on September 2.
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