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"Fugu" is the Japanese word for "blowfish". PCH: Pufferfish

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What is 'fugu' most commonly known as?

Fugu is most commonly known as a type of pufferfish, which is considered a delicacy in Japanese cuisine. However, it is also infamous for containing a poisonous toxin that can be deadly if not prepared properly by a skilled chef.


Who eats fugu puffer fish?

Japanese


Why are Japanese chefs careful when preparing the globefish called fugu?

fugu has ttx in it, so chefs cant cut themselves


What are facts about the porcupine puffer fish?

The Porcupine Pufferfish is well-known for having deadly toxic glands in its body, despite the fact that it is a Japanese delicacy (known as FUGU).


Served improperly in a Japanese restaurant fugu can kill you It certainly killed kabuki actor Mitsugoro Bando in 1975 What is fugu?

it is a puffer fish Puffer Fish


When did the Japanese people eat fugu?

You won't be able to tell it. We don't know.


What is fugu poisoning?

when a person eats the flesh of a fugu, also known as a puffer fish, which contains lethal toxins.


Why do the Japanese eat puffer fish?

Japanese eat puffer fish, known as fugu, for its unique taste and texture. Despite being potentially lethal due to the presence of tetrodotoxin, the Japanese have strict regulations and licensed chefs who are trained to properly prepare the fish to remove toxic parts. It is considered a delicacy in Japan and is often served in specialized fugu restaurants.


What is the Most dangerous snack?

Japanese sushi Fugu can kill any person who eats it unless prepared by a professional.


Does fugu really taste delicious as the Japanese say?

Well since i am not Japanese i don't think it is good lol....but some people think its good......try it!


What type of venom does a toadfish have?

It's a type of tetrodotoxin, a neurotoxic venom similar to the kind found in fugu (Japanese blowfish).


What health risks does the fugu pose?

The fugu and related species may contain a tetrodotoxin, an extremely potent neurotoxin and one of the most toxic substances known, which produces critical illness and often death.