The coating is made of chitosan, a compound derived from crustacean shells, and gallic acid. Scientists develop revolutionary ...

Edible Plants That Thrive in Shady Gardens Gardening enthusiasts often face the challenge of limited sunlight in their ...

Steve took BBC Food to an edible forest garden to explain how to grow your own without (too much) effort, and how forest gardening differs from your usual veg patches. Fruit and veg patch vs ...

Among these, edible coatings made of naturally occurring polymers have shown particular promise. These protective coatings can protect fruits from post-harvest degradation by preventing water loss and ...

In general, it’s widely accepted that vegetables are the different edible parts of plants, whereas fruits develop from the flowers of plants. Sounds easy? Test yourself with this tricky quiz.

That’s because these nutritious, oblong-shaped green fruits are rare and hard to find. But the pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to the U.S. and Canada. Also called “poor man’s ...

Researchers at Chungnam National University in South Korea have developed an edible biofilm that can extend the shelf life of fruit. The natural polysaccharide-based edible coating can replace ...

Edible landscapes combine ornamental flowers with vegetables, fruits and edible flowers. Floral ingredients such as peppery nasturtiums or tart Calendula add flavor, texture, and color, and transform ...

Among these, edible coatings made of naturally occurring polymers have shown particular promise. These protective coatings can protect fruits from post-harvest degradation by preventing water loss ...