The danger of the salt chip challenge - financial expert warns of health risks

The danger of the salt chip challenge - financial expert warns of health risks

According to a report by www.infranken.de,

It is bright green and the thick salt crust is clearly visible - the “salt chip challenge” is currently making the rounds on platforms like TikTok. Young people eat the extremely salty tortilla chip and film themselves. But now the Hessian consumer advice center is warning - the test of courage can be dangerous under certain circumstances.

The “Salt Chip Challenge” caught the attention of the Hesse Consumer Center after the salty chip was examined more closely. With a weight of five grams and a salt content of 40 percent, which corresponds to two grams of pure salt, consumption can "possibly lead to nausea and headaches, and certainly to great thirst." The test of courage can be particularly threatening for children and young people under the age of 16, as even small amounts of salt can be life-threatening for them.

Eating the “salt chip” is not immediately dangerous for adults, as two grams of salt corresponds to about half a teaspoon and a third of the recommended daily intake of table salt per day. Nevertheless, experts warn against long-term increased salt consumption, which increases the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and heart attack.

Given these warnings and potential health risks of excessive salt consumption, particularly for youth, the “salt chip challenge” could have a negative impact on the market and consumers. It is important to highlight these risks in order to raise public awareness and awareness of the negative effects of extreme dares and unhealthy behavior.