We defy anybody to provide a succinct summary of what Unilever's business model is. They seem to have a hand in absolutely everything. Even when you don't think you're buying from them, you'd be surprised how many brands you interact with every day are ultimately owned by Unilever. You probably buy dozens of their products every month without even noticing.
That spirit of eclectic products is beautifully captured by their distinctive blue logo. Most people who've never looked at it properly think it's a floral pattern, but it's not. Every single type of product Unilever makes is depicted somewhere within their logo. It all comes together perfectly in the shape of a letter 'U,' but it's a collage of everything they have to sell to you. Given the extent of the Unilever product range, that's no mean feat! How many different things can you identify now you know what you're looking at?
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.