A VALUABLE article on recent work on cellulose, starch and glycogen, by Prof. H. Staudinger, has appeared in a recent issue of Die Naturwissenschaften (25, 673 ; 1937). The fact that cellulose ...

Beta-glucan in oats and barley may help with weight loss by controlling blood sugar and reducing fat.

Research on the gut microbiome has triggered a 'revolution' in nutritional science, and in the last few years, dietary fiber ...

Table 1. Composition of cassava starch factory residue (Thippi) (g/100g dry weight) ...

is the term used for all the chemical reactions that happen inside an organism's body. Starch and cellulose are polymers made from the glucose monomer. Proteins are polymers of the amino acids ...

THE experiment described here gives a comparison of the plasma protein patterns found with two electro-phoretic techniques—those using cellulose-acetat e and starch-gel as supporting media.

Scientists at University College London created what they are calling the "world's thinnest spaghetti." Don't expect to see ...

A new review published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts highlights the latest advancements in using biomass-based macroporous scaffolds for wound healing. The study, led by Daqian Gao ...

Initially, the green banana skin is thick and tough due to the presence of starch and cellulose, which provide rigidity. The ...

It's already scientifically proven that eating pasta can positively impact your mood. But now, researchers say a very special kind of pasta may be able to help physically heal you, too. In late 2024, ...

Bio-Plastic Market. The global bio-plastic market is witnessing a remarkable transformation as industries and consumers ...