Not actually found in tequila but rather in it's cheaper cousin, mescal, it's said that the legendary hallucinogenic properties of the worm are pretty much non-existent. They say it's all a marketing gimmick. There is another use for it though if you eat the worm at a party you will earn the admiration of all your friends! Other than that nothing else happens. But if you eat the worm you probably drank the whole bottle to get it, and that has its own host of side effects.
Besides this, there is superstition surrounding this worm, as some people believe that it brings good fortune and strength to the lucky person who finds it in his or her glass. Be that as it may, worm or not, it is still great to celebrate with an agave-based spirit, so just gather your friends and start drinking copious amounts of it and then you can search for the tequila worm.
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.