0141 Fugu II

Fugu Part II: In the last Postcard, we talked about fugu, the poisonous poisson that has been a favorite in Japan for centuries. Well, it seems that a fish farm has recently raised fugu that are poison-free. A non-toxic fugu? Can this be kosher? Naturally, this has spawned a couple of huge debates. One among distributors who wonder whether this will compromise the rather handsome price this toxic tidbit commands on the open market and a second among gourmets who wonder if this will compromise its status as a deadly delicacy. Whatever. The main point, as I see it, is in the choices. The harmless new version gives Japanese diners a menu item hitherto unavailable. And it remains to be seen whether they will order fugu …or faux gu. #ceas #hacker #japan