You think you know what food is out there just because you've walked a few laps around the grocery store throughout your life? Let me tell you. It's a big world out there. There are a lot of foods you are not familiar with. There are some that will downright shock you too.
Once you venture out in the world, you find that people tend to eat all kinds of stuff ranging from the entrails of animals to fermented eggs and wasp crackers. When's the last time you saw any of those in the grocery store aisles? Probably never. If you have, let me know where it's at. That sounds like an interesting grocery store.
In this article, we're going to dive into the delicacies of the world, and just maybe it might give you a perspective of how strange this planet is. So get ready to see the weirdest foods from around the world. #39 is not for the weak hearted and will totally freak you out!
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.