10 Weird And Bizarre Food Trends Of 2018 (2 of 5)

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Now that cannabis aka weed is actually on the verge of getting legalized in so many countries around the world, it is no wonder that people are doing more and more experimentation with it. Everyone has heard of it or tried the famous brownies in their youth, but 2018 saw an increase in other food recipes getting the 420 effects as well.

It is interesting to note that heat, especially baking cannabis or the chemical THC in it, and then consumption leads to better effects for some people instead of the usual smoking up. Today, chefs around the world are using cannabis in everyday food instead of the usual baked goods. You will find cocktails, sushi or even burgers infused with the leaves. The idea is to sit down with friends for dinner and have a good time.

ALGAE AS FOOD

This disgustingly green looking piece of organism has been used in several cosmetic products for long. But 2018 saw the trend of eating algae take over people in different parts of the world. We agree that this does not seem like a good-looking or sensible choice, but there is no stopping the fans of the trend.

The options to consume algae vary a lot – you can enjoy it in shakes and smoothies, or take it in form of chips or protein bars. The idea behind this popular trend is that pressure on producing food for the entire humanity is too high. Algae as food are not only easier to grow, but also offers a lot of nutrition in form of proteins. It can be grown without fresh water and takes lesser time than regular crops.

Again the companies and researchers working on algae as sustainable food option are coming up with different forms which do not taste bad at all. With the lack of fresh water and food that our planet is facing, it is actually advisable to be ready to shift to algae over the next few years.