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The Most Overrated Food Trend Everyone Pretends to Love

Introduction

Trends have always been a part of culture, whether it was perms in the 1980s or the recent boom in energy drinks. With TikTok blowing up during Covid, trends started spreading faster than ever. From fashion sensations to food hacks you “must try” to dances that land you on the For You page, there’s always something new taking over. One popular food trend right now is the infamous “cloud bread,” which I strongly believe is overhyped, and I’ll explain why.

The Reality

Cloud bread is a fluffy, dome shaped, usually pastel colored piece of bread. It is mostly made of sugar, whipped egg whites, and cornstarch. Its fame came from the looks and easiness of the recipe. Though there are positives, the videos surfacing on TikTok show the process of making it, and directly after it is taken out of the oven, not 5 minutes after. That part is not shown because at that point it is usually deflated into what looks like a colorful pancake that now feels like rubber. 

Not only is there a problem with the looks after a short period of time, there is a problem with the flavor. Because this recipe is so easy and only involving very few products, the flavor is very bare. Many people, including myself, would describe the taste as eggy with a slight sweetness to it. It may be fascinating in theory, but you’d be better off with something just as fun, and far more lasting!

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