If you had to take a guess as to what type of big cat you were looking at here, we think most of you would either say an especially black cheetah, or an especially black jaguar. You're not far off with the second guess, but this isn't technically a standard jaguar at all; it's a unique species in its own right called the black jaguar, and it's one of the rarest animals in the world. With its rich golden highlights and deep, dark black spots, it's a regal creature to behold.
That's not to say it isn't related though; the species has a lot in common with not only regular jaguars, but also leopards and panthers. That means that however attractive it is to look at, and however much you might want to stroke it, we wouldn't recommend trying to do so. It's a very fast and very powerful hunter, and it might decide you look tasty.
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.