Interesting one to bring up after that whole European horsemeat scandal. While most people have an aversion to horsemeat, it can be understood where that reluctance to try horse meat comes from comes from. At one time horses were our companions and transport. Now they are the playthings of rich people. Perhaps this is something of a nostalgic attachment? Anyway, cherry blossom meat is made from raw horse, served either on its own or as part of sushi. It's said to be low in calories and low in fat, despite that it definitely is not for everyone's plate.
In many cultures across the world and especially in Asia, it is common to see horses in everyday consumption. In other countries, it is considered as a taboo (except in France). Furthermore, horse farms are common in Japan. Horse beef is high in iron, b-vitamins and lean protein. Horse meat has been traditionally consumed in Central Asia, Japan and France. In some areas of China, it is consumed, but mostly it is frowned upon.
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.