Sugar

sugars, monosaccharides, with the general formula C6H12O6. Fructose, or fruit sugar,...

Starch

such as cellulose, or is stored in the form of starch granules, in amyloplasts. Toward...

Fiber

pectins, guar gum, psyllium) fibers form a thick gel when they blend with water, slow...

Undernutrition

Undernutrition is a form of malnutrition. (Malnutrition also includes overnutrition)....

Blue Iridescent Fruits without Pigment

by spirally stacked cellulose fibers that form multiple layers in the fruit's skin.

Phenylalanine

and norepinephrine. Phenylalanine has 3 forms: D-phenylalanine; L-phenylalanine - most...

Plants can Learn and Make Decisions

are intelligent organisms, which perform complex information processing. The word...

Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Bones

acid load of a diet high in alkaline-forming fruits and vegetables. Other important...

Blog

to frugan food, plus occasional informal reports and random anecdotes. Journal -...

Phosphorus

Phosphorus, P (1000 mg) - in the form of the phosphate is required for all known...