3: The Future of Processed Foods

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Shaved ice desserts are far from new.

Many could say the same about those brightly-colored snow cones in America.

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They are also flawless.

Do we smell the summers hottest viral recipe?

Signs clearly point to yes.

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Making strawberry shaved ice from scratch is all about technique.

Better yet, grate the fruit using a food processorjust be gentle.

Finally, to sweeten the frozen fruit up even further, Gaw drizzles a spoonful of condensed milk overtop.

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What could be sweeter?

Needless to say, youll want to try making this delicious dessert immediately after watching the video.

In response to Gaws original video, recipe developerCarolina Gelencrafted a (non-alcoholic)pina colada versionof the dessert.

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To make it, she starts by grating frozen pineapple spears into a glass.

Then, she tops it with sweetened condensed coconut milk and toasted coconut flakes.

The best part about this shaved ice dessert is that the options are truly endless.

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you could use just about any fruit of your choice that lends itself to being frozen and grated.

Think: mango, peaches, cantaloupe, or even bananasanything thats large enough to grate on a Microplane.

For bonus hydration points, use some of themost hydrating foodsideal for a hot summer day.

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To do so, ensure that its been washed and thoroughly dried.

Then, plop it in the freezer.

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