South Korean Owner Jailed Over Ants in Ice Cream
A restaurant owner in South Korea, who has been awarded two Michelin stars, was sentenced to one year in prison and fined after serving ice cream decorated with forbidden black ants. It is reported that the restaurant sold approximately 12,000 pieces of this dessert, totaling $81,000 over four years. The insects were imported from Thailand and the United States and used to add a sour flavor to the ice cream, despite Korean law permitting the consumption of only ten specific types of insects. According to authorities, lawyers justified the practice by claiming that the ants were served with prior consent from customers. A verdict is expected to be announced in September.
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