Is coconut ash ice cream poisonous?

Coconut ash ice cream is mainly composed of plant carbon black, which plays the role of coloring, and contains appropriate amount of edible activated carbon, and also has the function of detoxification. However, coconut ash ice cream is more irritating to the stomach. People who have a bad stomach tend to have diarrhea, which makes people mistakenly think that coconut ash ice cream is poisonous.

Coconut ash ice cream also contains a proper amount of edible activated carbon, which will not cause harm to human health. On the contrary, edible activated carbon is an antidote with strong adsorption, which can excrete all bacteria and toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. Generally, it is safe not to exceed 5 grams. Don't worry about poisoning.

Difference between plant activated carbon and plant carbon black

Plant activated carbon, a processing aid used in food industry, is a black powder made of bone charcoal, coconut shell, sawdust and coal, which can blacken food and is widely used in ice cream, coffee, pizza and cocktails.

Vegetable carbon black is a colorant. According to the national standard "Standard for the Use of Food Additives", it is allowed to add plant carbon black to frozen drinks (except edible ice), candy, rice products, wheat flour products, cakes and biscuits, and the maximum dosage is not more than 5g/kg.

Plant activated carbon is the carbonization of carbon-containing substances, while plant carbon black is the incomplete oxidation of organic matter. Although they have the same composition, plant activated carbon is an active adsorbent. In addition, activated carbon has the function of adsorbing impurities, and can be used as a food additive to adsorb food impurities and colors. It is not specially added to food, so it is not recommended to eat.