By Bhavana Verma
December 29th, 2023
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Every year, new culinary fads appear and disappear. 2023 was no different, with a number of peculiar culinary experiments that attracted a lot of interest on social media. Some trends—like using olive oil in coffee—showcased creative ways to use ingredients, while others were rather strange. Find out which were the top 7 worst eating trends in 2023.
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This new spin on the butter coffee trend was favoured by fitness enthusiasts. However, olive oil coffee lacks the taste & richness of the buttery version.
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The trend of using food waste for aesthetics was meant to reduce waste, but it prioritises appearance over addressing food waste.
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Pickle-infused drinks spark mixed opinions, deemed an odd and health-uneasy blend. The strong flavour and saltiness make it divisive.
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While it promotes the vegan diet more, critics argue that artificially processed meats using plant-based materials raises health concerns for many.
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The daring and most unusual food combos like sushi burritos and pizza doughnuts emerged in 2023 and even appeared on restaurant menus.
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While they can be an aesthetic addition, they melt quickly and are a rather inconvenient version of normal ice.
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The trend of the raw vegan diet promoted the use of expensive plant ingredients and has raised the prices of normal salads in several restaurants.
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