You'll never guess the flavor of this ICE CREAM!

We are used to food hues ranging from light colors, like beige, to intense reds or purples. That's why, when we encounter food that is very (very) dark in color, like black, we can't help but wonder: what does this taste like? In our quest for new flavors, we stumbled upon this exotic trend in international cuisine: black ice cream. Octopus ink, truffles, or a secret ingredient? Keep reading to discover what these incredible ice creams are made of. Before you get scared, this dessert does not contain ink from a cephalopod… Yeeey finally!! 😂😂 #charcoalicecream A post shared by Ivy Suzanne Manulat, RPh (@iveeprofen) on Mar 28, 2016 at 6:48 PDT …nor artificial colorings. #charcoalicecream A post shared by Emmy Here. (@emmy_mhue) on Mar 11, 2017 at 2:30 PST These ice creams are made from a natural ingredient. Black is the new white 🍦 . Repost from @katherina8833 - #sweetbelly #sweetbellyid #dessert #gelato #charcoal #vanillacharcoal #blackicecream #charcoalicecream #doyanmakan #makanterus #jakartafood #wisatakuliner #cafebandung #restobandung #bandungculinary #bandungbanget #bandungpisan #explorebandung #bandunghits #foodporn A post shared by SWEET BELLY 🐮 (@sweetbelly.id) on Mar 8, 2017 at 4:01 PST As natural as coconut shell ash. A post shared by L'atelier Kontor 202 (@latelierkontor202) on Feb 26, 2017 at 6:13 PST The ash, which is a variant of activated charcoal, offers great health benefits. A post shared by L'atelier Kontor 202 (@latelierkontor202) on Feb 26, 2017 at 6:13 PST Activated charcoal helps improve digestion and reduces abdominal inflammation. Ebony and ivory. Black cherry ash (made with activated charcoal) and toffee butter brickle, handcrafted ice cream from St. Louis' best, @clementinescreamery. Popularized last year in New York (where else), ice cream with activated charcoal finally sets foot in St. Louis. #charcoal #activatedcharcoal #charcoalicecream #ashicecream A post shared by Gerome Escota (@mddreamchaser) on Feb 18, 2017 at 1:03 PST Brushing your teeth with activated charcoal whitens them without damaging the enamel. Today's vibes 🔥 #ARLOANDME A post shared by ARLO BLAK (@arloblak) on Jan 23, 2017 at 5:48 PST Since it helps eliminate toxins from the body, it acts as an excellent aid against aging. Healthy korean charcoal ice cream - again. 🙊 #charcoalicecream #koreancharcoal #icecream #healthyicecream #😋 #icecreamphotography #hipponbeesbn #hipponbees #foodtography_07 #foodphotography #dessertphotography A post shared by @foodtography_07 on Dec 5, 2016 at 3:12 PST Activated charcoal reduces bad cholesterol in the blood. Sunday treats 🍦Who else is loving this weather? A post shared by ARLO BLAK (@arloblak) on Nov 19, 2016 at 8:26 PST Do you need any more reasons to try this exotic ice cream? These Black Ice Cream Cones are definitely one of the most Instagram-worthy cones on this list. With a simple bit of black food colouring, your average soft serve ice cream cone is transformed into a gourmet goddess #BlackIceCream #BlackIceCreamCone #HalloweenTreats #TrickOrTreat #BlackOnBlack #CharcoalIceCream #PieceOfKake 🕸🕷🍦⚫️ A post shared by ☮ OF 🍰 (@_pieceofkake_) on Oct 31, 2016 at 6:28 PDT   Make your own ice creams at home with these simple recipes: Strawberry Ice Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Yogurt Ice Cream Peach Ice Cream