What poutine is to New Hampshire, disco fries are too New Jersey. Honestly, we can't help but think that New Jersey's french fry dish was highly inspired by their state brothers to the north who both have Canada to thank for the deliciousness of combining gravy and crispy french fries. The only difference between poutine and disco fries is that poutine relies on cheese curds for that extra salty kick while melted mozzarella cheese is the added element of deliciousness for disco fries.
Several establishments throughout the Garden State claim that they are the originators of providing disco fries to the masses but many local residents would give that crown to none other than the notorious Tick Tock Diner in Clifton, New Jersey. Ironically, disco fries existed prior to the days of disco but got its name in the '70s from partygoers crashing diners after a late night of drinking and dancing.
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.