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Celebrity Kago Clarifies Cooking Oil Use Amid Food Safety Scare

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese celebrity Kago is addressing public concerns about cooking oil safety by sharing details about the ingredients used at his chicken cake stall.
  • He confirmed he stopped using a Taiwanese brand of soybean salad oil due to a recall and now uses

Taiwanese celebrity Kago, whose real name is Chang Jui-lin, is proactively addressing public concerns about cooking oil safety. The 41-year-old performer, who currently sells chicken cakes in Taipei's Neihu Science Park, took to Facebook on the 13th to share information about the ingredients used in his stall.

Kago explained that he had been using "Taichung" brand soybean salad oil but immediately stopped when the company issued a precautionary recall due to a carcinogen scandal. He stated that any remaining stock would be returned. "From now on, our stall will consistently use 'De Yi De Yi' canola oil," he announced. He noted that this change results in a slightly moister texture, which he finds even more delicious. For his chicken cakes and milk-based drinks, he uses "Axiu" fresh milk, praising its quality and support for local farmers.

From now on, our stall will consistently use 'De Yi De Yi' canola oil. The chicken cakes and all drinks using fresh milk use 'Axiu' fresh milk, the quality is good, smooth and delicious to drink, supporting local small farmers.

โ€” KagoKago sharing his current ingredient choices on Facebook.

Regarding the syrup for beverages, Kago mentioned using cane sugar. While acknowledging it is more expensive and less sweet, he believes it is healthier and better complements the tea flavors. He also reiterated that since starting his business in November last year, he has maintained product liability insurance to ensure food safety. He emphasized his commitment to providing safe and quality food to his customers.

Since starting my business in November last year, I have maintained product liability insurance to provide guaranteed food.

โ€” KagoKago assuring customers about food safety measures.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.