When most people think of barbecue sauce, they imagine a thick condiment in a smoky brown hue. However, the state of Alabama has mastered a different kind of barbecue sauce in a creamy, white hue that might be even better than the original. A man by the name of Bob Gibson, founder of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, is accredited for inventing the sauce back in 1925 in his hometown of Decatur, Alabama.
Despite the sauce's creamy white hue and texture, it still holds true to the taste of traditional barbecue sauce containing a tangy-peppery flavor. The mayonnaise-based condiment features a third cup of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, powdered garlic, cayenne pepper, and more. Alabama's infamous white barbecue sauce is traditionally served over smoked chicken or pork to which it compliments both to perfection. If you ever find yourself in the Yellowhammer State you can't afford to miss the opportunity to try some grilled/smoked chicken topped with white barbecue sauce.
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.