We don't imagine you've come across the logo of the Guild of Food Writers too many times. It's an exclusive organization which can seem a little elitist, but if we're honest with ourselves, we all wish we did the same job as them. Who wouldn't want to make a living out of traveling to the world's greatest restaurants, getting paid to eat there, and then writing about the experience afterward?
As a classy organization, the Guild of Food Writers have taken a traditional approach to their logo, but also managed to have a little fun with it. Black and white are as classic as it's possible to get with design, but note how the logo celebrates both of the things they do. We have the nib of a fountain pen - which is, of course, for writing with - and a spoon for eating with right at the heart of the pen.
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.