The distinction between napkins and paper towels probably isn't a big one - unless you happen to be a company which is involved in the manufacture of napkins. If you are, you'll have been noticing it's getting harder to sell your stock for a long time now. Because paper towels are more versatile than napkins, young people are more likely to buy them. 86% of households told a recent Mintel survey that they'd purchased paper towels in the last six months, compared to only 56% who'd bought napkins.
This may have something to do with the downturn in casual dining. You tend to be served napkins with a meal at such an establishment, and so with fewer meals being served, fewer napkins are being handed out. Also, paper towels are measurably better at the job of cleaning than napkins are. Millennials don't necessarily have anything against napkins - it's just that they're becoming obsolete.
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.