Cheong, a Korean preservative concoction, goes viral for "health" benefits
Do you dare taste this trending tropical drink?
The latest magical mixture could be the secret to curing all colds.
"Cheong" (청; 淸) is a name for various sweetened foods in the form of syrups, marmalades, and fruit preserves. In Korean cuisine, cheong is used as a tea base, as a honey-or-sugar-substitute in cooking, as a condiment, and also as an alternative medicine to treat the common cold and other minor illnesses
TikTokers around the world haven't stopped raving about this remedy.
See one TikToker indulge in this health hack below:
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@johnnykyunghwo I know you all love a CHEONG UPDATE! #food #foodtok #tiktokfood #koreanfood #korean ♬ original sound - Johnny 경후 Sheldrick
As we enter the busy time of the year, many gather a sniffle. This latest hack shows how you don't need to look far to get rid of your seasonal sickness.
Here are some of the alleged health benefits of Cheong:
- Aids in overcoming fatigue and stimulating the appetite.- Helps with detoxifying the body.
- Helps with food digestion.
- Relieves symptoms of food poisoning and diarrhoea.
@johnnykyunghwo This one is a great one for over winter whenever you start to feel any sniffles coming along 😪🤒 #food #foodtok #tiktokfood #cheong #lemon ♬ original sound - Johnny 경후 Sheldrick
If you are ever able to give this brew a taste, make sure to let us know, bru.
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