Buldak Carbonara Now Comes in Dumpling Form

Maybe have a glass of milk handy.

Samyang Foods isn't just giving the internet one more reason to celebrate — it's giving us all two.

On Thursday, the parent company of the social media-famous instant noodle brand Buldak unveiled the latest offerings for its U.S. audience: Buldak Carbonara Dumplings and Buldak Sauce Sticks.

The brand's instant noodles have become a major hit on social media, especially the carbonara flavor or any of the extra spicy options, which are marked with a "3x spicy" on the packaging. The pink bundles of carbonara noodles have easily set themselves apart from other ramen packets, thanks to their creamy sauce and layer of cheesy flavor. But don't be fooled, even the Buldak carbonara noodles are still spicy.

Now Samyang is rolling out two new Buldak products, based on its customers' favorite things — carbonara and spice — and they're just in time for National Dumpling Day.

"Fans of the highly sought-after pink bundles of Buldak Carbonara Noodles can now get that spicy-meets-creamy flavor as giant dumplings," the company shared in a press release. "Each Buldak Carbonara Dumpling is filled with a delicious mix of vermicelli, cabbage, tofu, spring onion, and, of course, Buldak Carbonara Hot Chicken Flavor sauce."

All you need to do is heat the frozen dumplings by steaming, boiling, frying, or tossing them in the microwave "for a quick and ready-to-eat snack, appetizer, or meal."

And, "for spice fiends who can't get enough of the Buldak Hot Chicken flavor," the company shared that its Buldak Hot Sauce is now available in to-go packs, known as "Buldak Sauce Sticks," which come in sets of 50 individual sauce packets so you can add some heat to any dish you wish. (They might be excellent over some fried eggs.)

The press release notes that both the Buldak Carbonara Dumplings and Buldak Sauce Sticks are available in Asian grocery stores nationwide, with the Buldak Carbonara Dumplings in the frozen aisle (which the company says are likely right next to the Buldak Original Hot Dumplings), and each 24-ounce package retailing for $7.99. The Buldak Sauce Sticks are likely alongside other condiments, and are priced at $9.99 per 50-piece package.

The two new releases follow a surge of popularity in Buldak products online over the past few years. Social media users often challenge themselves to see how many bites they can eat of the ultra-fiery dishes, but you should take precaution if you want to test your spice tolerance too.

In May, TikToker Lucy Mourad reportedly developed kidney stones and blood poisoning after cultivating a serious taste for the spicy noodles, eating them at least once a week for months.

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Even the entire nation of Denmark thinks the packaged meals may have too much spice. In June, the country banned three flavors of the instant noodles, saying the level of capsaicin in some flavors was a potential health risk — fortunately, two of the banned items have now been welcomed back to Denmark after it was found their capsaicin levels were actually within an acceptable range.

This doesn't mean you can't enjoy a Buldak Carbonara Dumpling yourself, but it's probably unwise to eat them every single week, and definitely not every day. If you have a sensitive stomach or are concerned about whether or not you can consume these products, it's always best to consult a healthcare professional.

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