Activated charcoal in our plates? This is the new trend in trendy kitchens. Smoothie, juice ... coal is the new star ingredient in detox diets. In addition, its ebony color, slightly transparent or opaque, hyper photogenic activated charcoal food the darling of social networks.

Coal, star of 2017

A new miracle ingredient, activated charcoal has first made its way to the cosmetic department. Once activated by a heating operation with steam, the charcoal acts a little like a sponge: its porous surface absorbs impurities (sebum, pollution ...) present on the skin. A real asset for detox beauty products. This is why more and more cosmetics are now based on charcoal.

Charcoal, from barbecue to plate

The virtues of activated charcoal on our health? They have been known for millennia. Already in ancient times, Egyptians used charcoal as an anti-poison. Inside the body, it acts in the same way as on the surface of the skin: like a sponge. Activated charcoal retains toxic substances, but also gases that could cause painful bloating and relieves the digestive system. From there to put it in our dish, we take the step? Yes ! First because activated charcoal has a real detox power on our body, but also because it has no taste. Convenient !

Before swallowing his detox activated charcoal juice is still taken precautions because it tends to capture all the chemicals ... drugs and pills included. So we avoid consuming activated charcoal within 2 hours of taking medication.

Croissants, breads, smoothies, waffles ... Discover the most beautiful activated carbon recipe ideas in our slideshow!