We all get a little lazy when it comes to pancake syrup. It tastes almost as good as real maple syrup, minus the cost and the effort. Some people even like it better than genuine maple syrup. It's not hard to see why when you examine the ingredients. It's clear that the manufacturers wanted to create something cheap and addictive. And it totally worked.
The thing about creating something that looks like maple syrup is that it has to be the right color. For this, 4-Mel caramel coloring is used, and it's extremely dangerous. A known carcinogenic, 4-Mel has been getting some negative attention in California, where brands are required to label it. But if you're not in California, definitely be careful with your syrups. It's a great excuse to go out and splurge on your favorite maple syrup, anyway!
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.