Inside the human body, powerful natural antioxidants often face a destructive journey. Ellagic acid, a bioactive polyphenol abundant in berries and walnuts, possesses remarkable antioxidant, ...

Scientists have grown wheat containing supersized starch granules—a leap forward in biological engineering with potential benefits for our daily diets and a raft of industrial applications. The unique ...

Scientists have grown wheat containing super-sized starch granules — a leap forward in biological engineering with potential benefits for our daily diets and a raft of industrial applications. The ...

Annie Agar is adamant she’s all right. The social media personality — who’s amassed hundreds of thousands of followers for her humorous NFL-themed skits — released a two-minute video on Monday night ...

Have you had your resistant starch today? Nutrition experts say that resistant starch is one of the best things for your gut microbiome, the community of trillions of microbes that live in your ...

Chinese scientists have increased the yield of a carbon dioxide-to-starch conversion method by more than 10 times, potentially paving the way for industrial starch production without the need for ...

In a ground-breaking leap for sustainable science and Pacific-led innovation, researchers at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have unveiled a revolutionary edible and biodegradable food ...

Freezing or cooling before reheating rice can increase its resistant starch, lowering its impact on post-meal blood sugar. Experts explain how it works. Rice is a staple on tables worldwide, but if ...

Bioplastics, heralded for supposedly breaking down more quickly, can cause similar health problems to other plastics Starch-based bioplastic that is said to be biodegradable and sustainable is ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people’s health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that—depending on your genetic makeup—starches could also be a contributing factor. "Most people have been warned ...