Mloukhya: A Tunisian Dish at the Center of a Social Media Controversy
La Mloukhya, an iconic dish of Tunisian cuisine, has found itself at the center of a heated controversy on social media. It all started with a TikTok video, viewed over a million times, claiming that this traditional dish made from corète potagère leaves would be banned in France starting from January 2026. According to the same video, the reasons for this ban are that the plant is allegedly toxic and can cause gastric inflammation, fever, and even death if not cooked properly. The video also states that consuming this dish leads to the "Maghrebization" of French gastronomy.
Is This Information Reliable?
In reality, no official decision has been made, and a verification was conducted on the websites of the French Ministry of Agriculture, the DGCCRF, and the Public Service portal. The result: no ban on Mloukhya or corète potagère has been mentioned, either in the laws or in health alerts. Similarly, no European instance has reported any risk associated with consuming this plant.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is no ban on Mloukhya in France. This dish, a symbol of Tunisian and Maghrebi gastronomy, remains perfectly authorized. The viral video is a case of misinformation, highlighting the importance of verifying sources before sharing information disseminated on social media.
