10 Weird And Bizarre Food Trends Of 2018

As we bid adieu to 2018, it is safe to state that this has been one of the weirdest years in recent memories. Not just in terms of what is happening in our lives, but also in fields of politics, film, culture, and news, the year has left us with some happy and weird moments. And of course, the same rule applies to food.

Many of our favorite dishes got a makeover this year, which made us fall in love with them even more. However, given different food crazes ranging from vegan to sustainable and an overall increased obsession with healthy eating, the year also had its share of surprises, which turned into weird and crazy food trends. We saw people drinking black and green smoothies and relishing absolutely out-of-this-world ice creams.

So before we move on to 2019, let’s have a quick recap of our top 10 weird foods (or food trends) that left us dumbfounded in 2018.

WEIRD DONUT FILLINGS

What’s better than the unconventional donuts? Over the last twenty years, we have tried all the typical fillings one can try with donuts. Some worked and some did not. Different types of jam, chocolate sauce and creams have till date reigned as traditional and popular donut fillings.

However, in 2018, people decided to go a little wild with these fillings. Maybe that is why different cafes around the world decided to come up with weird donut fillings. One cafe in LA started making donuts with Snickers inside while another one in NYC decided to put pieces of pears, cardamom, and other flavors in their donuts. To add to the list is the cafe in Sydney which went even one step further and decided to experiment with tea, cherry blossoms, and even yams.

Around the world, bakers are experimenting with fillings like liquor, curd, coffee, ganache, and even noodles as donut fillings. Though we are happy with our traditional donuts, we are sure some of you will love this experimental culture that has plagued the world.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FTW

Truth be told, charcoal and its detoxifying properties have been the fad for quite some years now. However, in 2018, things took a new turn as activated charcoal started emerging as a super-food, which lets you enjoy all your favorite food and drinks while cleansing your system from inside.

We are sure you have seen all the blackened dishes and smoothies that your friends and their friends gorged on in 2018 on your social media. Interestingly, this weird trend has its basis in old-timey medicine. For hundreds of years, activated charcoal was used to absorb all the toxins and poisons in the body. The magical absorption powers of activated charcoal are thus also believed to cleanse your body, removing the harmful toxins and antioxidants from inside.

However, you might want to note science maintains that activated charcoal will not yield any medicinal benefit unless you are really sick and you consume it in large quantities. In fact, it is a well-known fact that taking activated charcoal mixed with other medicines might alter the efficacy of your medication. So it is advisable to follow the activated charcoal trend as slyly as possible.