The battle for the city with the greatest pizza has been a war waging for decades now. New York's thin-sliced versus Chicago's deep dish. Patrons from both cities claim that their pizza reigns supreme and unbiased critics of both have made arguments for both pies as well. The tug of war for who's got the best is at a standstill, but the entire state of Illinois can agree that deep dish pizza is their state delicacy of choice.
Since deep dish pizza is a heart attack on a plate waiting to happen, many locals only partake in enjoying one a couple of times out of the year. The pie mounded with sweet tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, fresh mozzarella, meat of your choosing, and a thick, buttery crust has become the prized possession for travelers making their way through the state of Illinois. While there is no wrong way to go in regards to toppings, Chicago-natives usually keep it traditional with a hefty addition of sausage.
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.