America's 49th state in Alaska isn't known for much. It's a blue-collar state recognized for its rich oil reserves, indigenous Eskimo tribes, proximity to Russia, and one other thing... it's monstrous crab surplus. The cold temperature and climate of the Northern Pacific Ocean have been producing these beauties for hundred of centuries and have been the target of fisheries for years now. The legs of an Alaskan king crab can grow up to nearly six feet long and weigh close to thirty pounds. Crabs this size have become one of the most sought after crustaceans in the world.
Native Alaskans have become experts in preparing king crab from soup-based bisques, rolls, cakes, clusters, and buckets. Personally, we believe there's no better way to enjoy some Alaskan king crab than boiled, seasoned, with a side of butter and opened with a mallet or nutcracker. While the process of accessing the meat might be tedious, it is definitely worth the sweet and savory reward.
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.