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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Maggi meets Italian taste buds: Wife's comfort food gets SHOCKING review from husband. Watch viral video
A viral Instagram video shared by UK-based couple Surbhi and Dario shows an Italian man's first reaction to tasting India's beloved instant noodles, Maggi. In the clip, Dario is visibly confused after taking a bite, describing the texture as 'smashable' and lacking flavor, and stating, 'Pasta doesn't melt… here you don't taste.' The humorous moment sparked a wave of reactions online, with many defending Maggi as an emotional staple in Indian households while others laughed at the cultural clash. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'What Is This?' Mixed Reactions from Viewers Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A video featuring a cultural food experiment has gone viral on Instagram, drawing millions of views and a wave of commentary from around the world. The clip, shared by UK-based couple Surbhi and Dario on their Instagram page 'Paneer and Parmigiano,' documents the moment Dario, who is Italian, tastes Maggi noodles for the first time. Known as a beloved instant snack across India, Maggi is often viewed as a nostalgic comfort food . However, Dario's reaction to the dish has triggered widespread amusement and debate on social video begins with Surbhi serving Dario a plate of homemade Maggi. The overlay reads, 'POV – You served Maggi to an Italian man.' Dario takes a cautious bite and pauses, visibly puzzled. His confusion quickly becomes the central highlight of the his first taste, Dario looks up and asks, 'What is this?' Surbhi replies, 'It's like spaghetti,' trying to draw a cultural comparison. However, Dario appears unconvinced. He remarks, 'I don't know how to describe what I have in my mouth. It's like something smashable and without consistency. Some spicy flavour. It's not textured, it's just melting in my mouth. Pasta doesn't melt. Pasta, you bite, you chew, you feel it, you taste. Here you don't taste.' The video closes with the humorous text overlay: 'Rated: -1/10 for emotional damage.'In the caption, Surbhi candidly admits, 'Not every cultural exchange is a success story, I guess. I made Mr. P try Maggi for the first time, fully expecting him to fall in love with it (because hello, childhood comfort food!!). But nope… it did not pass the Italian taste control check.'The video quickly gained momentum, crossing over six million views. Social media users poured into the comments, offering reactions that ranged from laughter to defensiveness. One user remarked, 'Ha ha ha. No one outside India can understand this emotion called Maggi,' while another said, 'He just offended every single Indian.' A different viewer noted, 'Maggi is an emotion.'Some defended Dario's reaction, attributing it to cultural differences. 'Don't try this in India publicly,' joked one commenter. Another said, 'You're not supposed to offer Maggi to an Italian. They are very specific about cooking, especially Italian foods.' Others questioned the comparison itself, asking, 'Why on earth is he comparing instant noodles with pasta or spaghetti???'While many viewers found the moment hilarious, others used it to reflect on broader cultural differences in food preferences. The contrast between India's instant noodle staple and Italy's deeply-rooted pasta traditions sparked a lively discussion. Some pointed out that comparing the two was unfair given their completely different textures, ingredients, and culinary contexts.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian woman serves Maggi to Italian husband, his hilarious reaction goes viral
Maggi, a beloved comfort food for many, has long been an iconic snack that evokes feelings of comfort and nostalgia. However, a recent viral video has brought it into the global spotlight, thanks to an Italian man's unexpected reaction to it. (Also read: This video of Maggi chai has left the internet disgusted: 'Please stop ruining our comfort food') Shared on Instagram by the couple Surbhi and Dario, the video captures Dario's first experience with homemade Maggi. Surbhi serves him a plate of the snack, and the video records his initial reaction as he hesitates before taking his first bite. The overlay text on the clip reads, 'POV – You served Maggi to an Italian man.' However, Dario's expression shifts immediately from expectation to confusion, rather than the usual delight. After taking the first bite, he falls silent, seemingly lost in thought as he tries to process the unfamiliar taste. 'What is this?' Dario asks, as Surbhi, clearly amused, responds, 'It's like spaghetti.' But Dario's bewilderment grows. 'I don't know how to describe what I have in my mouth,' he says. 'It's like something smashable and without consistency. Some spicy flavour. It's not textured, it's just melting in my mouth. Pasta doesn't melt. Pasta, you bite, you chew, you feel it, you taste. Here you don't taste.' The video ends with a humorous overlay: 'Rated: -1/10 for emotional damage,' adding a playful touch to the cultural exchange. Take a look here at the clip: A post shared by Paneer & Parmigiano (@ In the caption accompanying the video, Surbhi wrote, 'Not every cultural exchange is a success story, I guess. I made Mr. P try Maggi for the first time, fully expecting him to fall in love with it (because hello, childhood comfort food!!) But nope…it did not pass the Italian taste control check.' Since its release, the video has accumulated over six million views, with viewers flocking to the comments section to share their thoughts. (Also read: Swiggy shocks foodies with 'Maggi in chai' viral pic, internet calls it a food crime) The reactions online have ranged from laughter to curiosity, with many users expressing their own amusement at Dario's perplexity. One user wrote, 'I can't stop laughing at his confusion!' Another commented, 'He had no idea what hit him!' Others joked about how Maggi remains a quintessential part of Indian culture, with one adding, 'It's the snack that unites the nation, but not the world!' Some users also weighed in on the differences between Italian pasta and Maggi. 'It's just not the same, but we all know Maggi is king in its own way,' one commented. Another remarked, 'The texture definitely throws you off if you're used to pasta!'
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral Video: Italian Man Tries Maggi For The First Time, Watch His Reaction
When it comes to comfort food, few things rival a hot, steamy bowl of Maggi noodles. Whether it's a midnight craving or a quick fix after a long day, Maggi has been our go-to for years. But have you ever seen an Italian person's reaction to eating Maggi for the first time? A recent video going viral on Instagram shows exactly that - and it's too good to miss. Shared on Instagram by a couple, Surbhi and Dario, the clip features Surbhi serving a plate of homemade Maggi to Dario. She records his reaction as she asks him to take a bite. The text in the video reads, "POV - You served Maggi to an Italian man." With a straight-faced expression, Dario asks, "What is this?" To which Surbhi replies, "It's like spaghetti." Not happy with the answer, Dario adds, "I don't know how to describe what I have in my mouth. It's like something smashable and without consistency. Some spicy flavour. It's not textured - it's just melting in my mouth. Pasta doesn't melt. Pasta, you bite, you chew, you feel it, you taste. Here, you don't taste." The video concludes with Dario rating Maggi -1/10 for "emotional damage." The side note reads: "Not every cultural exchange is a success story, I guess. I made Mr. P try Maggi for the first time, fully expecting him to fall in love with it (because hello, childhood comfort food!!). But nope... it did not pass the Italian taste control check." Also Read: Check out the full video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paneer & Parmigiano (@ The video has gone viral, garnering 2.2 million views so far. The internet found the entire interaction amusing, with some users jumping to Maggi's defense. One user wrote, "Ha ha ha. No one outside India can understand this emotion called Maggi." Another added, "He doesn't know it, but he just described the perfect Maggi. My mouth is watering." "Taste buds gone for a toss," remarked another user.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Italian Man After Eating Maggi For The First Time: ‘There Is No Taste'
Last Updated: After taking the first bite, the Italian man tried to decode the mysterious mix of flavours he had just tasted. Maggi isn't just a quick snack. For many Indians, it's an emotion and the ultimate comfort food. In fact, it's hard to find someone who doesn't love it. But a now-viral video has sparked curiosity online, showing an Italian man being served a plate of homemade Maggi. What caught everyone's attention wasn't the dish itself, but his reaction. Instead of the usual smile or words of approval, the man went silent after his first bite, clearly trying to process what he had just eaten. The video was shared on Instagram by a couple, Surbhi and Dario. In the clip, Surbhi serves a plate of homemade Maggi to Dario and records his first reaction as she asks him to take a bite. The overlay text on the video reads, 'POV – You served Maggi to an Italian man." As soon as he takes the bite, he makes a straight-faced expression. He then asks, 'What is this?" Surbhi replies, 'It's like spaghetti." But Dario isn't convinced. He says, 'I don't know how to describe what I have in my mouth. It's like something smashable and without consistency. Some spicy flavour. It's not textured, it's just melting in my mouth. Pasta doesn't melt. Pasta, you bite, you chew, you feel it, you taste. Here you don't taste." The video ends with the line: 'Rated: -1/10 for emotional damage." The caption shared along with the video reads, 'Not every cultural exchange is a success story, I guess. I made Mr. P try Maggi for the first time, fully expecting him to fall in love with it (because hello, childhood comfort food!!) But nope…it did not pass the Italian taste control check." Since being shared online, the video has garnered over six million views. In the comments section, desis came to defend Maggi and called it a comfort food. One user commented, 'Ha ha ha. No one outside India can understand this emotion called Maggie," while another added, 'Maggie is an emotion." An individual jokingly wrote, 'Don't try this in India publicly." Someone else remarked, 'He just offended every single Indian." 'No, you made a terrible mistake, you're not supposed to offer Maggie to an Italian. They are very specific about cooking, especially Italian foods. Don't even compare Italian food with other food items," a viewer pointed out. A person asked, 'Why on earth is he comparing instant noodles with pasta or spaghetti???" Paneer and Parmigiano is the name of Surbhi and Dario's Instagram page, where they share their cross-cultural adventures. The couple, based in the UK, has gathered over fifty thousand followers so far. First Published:
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DarioHealth Closes Strategic Refinancing of Existing Debt Facility of up to $50 Million to Provide Additional Operational Flexibility and Support Growth Initiatives
$32.5 million funded at close; up to $17.5 million of additional capital available at the Company's option, subject to the achievement of certain revenue thresholds. Capital from the transaction is expected to support execution of strategic plan and fuel continued growth. With this new structure, debt amortization is deferred from the end of 2025 to 2028, allowing the time to generate funds from operations to support the Company's cash flow. NEW YORK, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) ("Dario" or the "Company"), a leading global digital health company, today announced the closing of a debt financing facility for up to $50 million provided by Rand Capital and Callodine Group. The capital refinances the Company's existing credit facility, providing additional operational flexibility and supporting the commercial execution of its Business-to-Business-to-Consumer ("B2B2C") strategy across pharmaceutical companies, self-insured employers and payer channels. Under the terms of the credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), the Company borrowed $32.5 million at closing. In addition, an aggregate of up to an additional $17.5 million is available to be drawn down at the Company's option, based on the achievement of certain revenue thresholds. The Credit Agreement has a five-year term that matures in April 2030. In connection with the funding of the closing amount, the Company also issued a warrant to purchase 2,114,140 shares of the Company's common stock, with an exercise price of $0.8278. In addition, up to $2.5 million of the loaned amount can be converted into shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $0.9933 per share. With the refinancing and current cash on hand, the Company believes that deferring the debt amortization from the end of 2025 to 2028 will allow the time to generate funds from operations to support the Company's cash flow. "We are excited to partner with Rand Capital and Callodine Group," said Erez Raphael, Chief Executive Officer of Dario. "This transaction provides us with the needed flexibility to execute upon our strategic growth initiatives. This financing reduces our near-term need for debt principal payments under our previous credit agreement. Given the Rand Capital and Callodine Group investment teams' history of successfully funding innovative healthcare companies with credit solutions, we view this as a strong validation of our platform and vision." Winston Black, General Partner of Rand Capital, added, "We are excited to support Dario as they commercialize what we believe is one of the most comprehensive, integrated, hyper-personalized chronic care management platforms on the market today. Dario is addressing a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity to empower users with tools that produce better care at lower cost to the health system, as they improve management of expensive chronic diseases in between physician visits." Dario was represented in this transaction by Sullivan & Worcester LLP who served as legal counsel. Rand Capital and Callodine Group were represented in this transaction by Holland & Knight LLP, who served as legal counsel. About DarioHealth Corp. DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) is a leading digital health company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health through a user-centric, multi-chronic condition digital therapeutics platform. Dario's platform and suite of solutions deliver personalized and dynamic interventions driven by data analytics and one-on-one coaching for diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal pain, and behavioral health. Dario provides its highly user-rated solutions globally to health plans and other payers, self-insured employers, providers of care, and consumers. To learn more about Dario and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release and the statements of representatives and partners of DarioHealth Corp. related thereto contain or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the potential benefits of the Credit Agreement, including that the funds will be used to support the execution of its business plan and fuel continued growth, the potential for an additional draw down of $17.5 million at the Company's option, based on the achievement of certain revenue thresholds, that the proceeds from the Credit Agreement and current cash on hand, it expects to have the time to generate funds from operations to support the Company's cash flow; that the transaction will provide the Company with the needed flexibility to execute its strategic growth initiatives; and that the Company is addressing a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "plan," "project," "potential," "seek," "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that certain important factors may affect the Company's actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements that may be made in this news release. Factors that may affect the Company's results include, but are not limited to, regulatory approvals, product demand, market acceptance, impact of competitive products and prices, product development, commercialization or technological difficulties, the success or failure of negotiations and trade, legal, social and economic risks, and the risks associated with the adequacy of existing cash resources. Additional factors that could cause or contribute to differences between the Company's actual results and forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those risks discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned that actual results (including, without limitation, the timing for and results of the Company's commercial and regulatory plans for Dario™ as described herein) may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. DarioHealth Corporate ContactMary MooneyVP Marketingmary@ DarioHealth Investor Relations Contact Kat ParrellaInvestor Relations Manager kat@ Logo - View original content: SOURCE DarioHealth Corp. Sign in to access your portfolio
