Considering that the only way to get food in the Nether as of 1.16 is by hunting Piglins or Hoglins, both of which will easily maul unprepared players, this adds a really nice alternative way of gaining food when the player is in a pinch (such as in early-game Nether survival). Granted, this may mess up some of the challenge of the Nether (in fact, 7 hunger points for an easily-gathered resource does seem a little excessive balance-wise), but it seems like a good idea on the blueprints.