This black ice cream has a macabre look but a sweet taste. Available in New York City from Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream, their new coconut ash flavor has joined the menu as a special flavor.
Jet black in color, the unusual ice cream is made from "charred and processed remains of a coconut shell" according to founder Nick Morgenstern. Coconut ash is also apparently a form of activated charcoal, which can also be found in some detoxifying beauty products. The very coconuty black ice cream is made with coconut cream, coconut flakes and coconut milk.
Unlike other black food items that typically use squid ink to get that gothic effect, this summery treat goes a different route to get a similarly Instagram-able look.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Black Food Trend
- Black-colored foods for their unconventional look and uniqueness, like coconut-ash flavored ice cream.
- Activated Charcoal Trend
- Food products and beauty products are including activated charcoal for its detoxifying properties.
- Coconut-based Desserts Trend
- Coconut-based ingredients are popular in the dessert industry, like coconut cream, coconut flakes, and coconut milk.
Sectors Adopting This
- Specialty Dessert Industry
- Using unconventional ingredients or uncommon techniques to create desserts with unique aesthetics are finding a niche market for customers who want to try something new.
- Health and Wellness Industry
- The inclusion of activated charcoal in food and beauty products add value to these items for health-conscious consumers that are seeking natural options.
- Social Media and Marketing Industry
- Black-colored foods and unique-looking desserts have an excellent following on social media platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok with many users sharing their photos and videos of these items on their personal accounts.
