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fugu
noun
fu·gu
ˈf(y)ü-(ˌ)gü 
: any of various very poisonous puffer fishes (family Tetraodontidae) that contain tetrodotoxin and that are used as food in Japan after the toxin-containing parts are removed
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Chefs in Japan must train for at least two years before being allowed to take an examination to qualify to prepare fugu.
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Chris Lau, CNN, 25 June 2024
Pufferfish consume poisonous bacteria Pufferfish are famous as a Japanese delicacy known as fugu.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2024
Despite the danger and risks, fugu has grown in popularity especially among gourmets and thrill seekers and is now also eaten countries outside Japan – at times, unregulated.
—Heather Chen, CNN, 10 Apr. 2023
Under Japanese law, fugu chefs must undergo extensive apprenticeships of up to three years before they are licensed and allowed to handle and prepare the fish for food.
—Heather Chen, CNN, 10 Apr. 2023
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Chris Lau, CNN, 25 June 2024
Pufferfish consume poisonous bacteria Pufferfish are famous as a Japanese delicacy known as fugu.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2024
Despite the danger and risks, fugu has grown in popularity especially among gourmets and thrill seekers and is now also eaten countries outside Japan – at times, unregulated.
—Heather Chen, CNN, 10 Apr. 2023
Under Japanese law, fugu chefs must undergo extensive apprenticeships of up to three years before they are licensed and allowed to handle and prepare the fish for food.
—Heather Chen, CNN, 10 Apr. 2023
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fugu
noun
fu·gu
ˈf(y)ü-(ˌ)gü
: any of various very poisonous puffer fish that contain tetrodotoxin and that are used as food in Japan after the toxin-containing organs are removed
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