Tag: Carbohydrates

Sunflower seeds come from the large number of flower heads on the sunflower plant. A single flower head contains 2000 sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds come from the large number of…

With more than 20,000 species, the Fabaceae family, sometimes referred to as the legume, pea, or bean family, is the third-largest group of flowering plants. With more than 20,000 species,…

The food we consume is largely dependent on a select group of plants, with approximately 90% of our dietary intake coming from just 30 plant species. The global food system…

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by high blood sugar levels. It affects millions of people worldwide and is associated with various complications. This article explores the relationship between…

Canola (Brassica napus) is an oilseed crop. The center of origin of canola, an oilseed crop is Canada which is created through the crossbreeding of the rapeseed plant. Canola (Brassica…

Based on the preliminary estimates of the pilot facility at SBC, an investment into a 2,000-hectare commercial plant can produce up to 140,000 tonnes of algae biomass annually. The state’s…

Soybean has a very high nutritional value. It is a rich source of protein, which means that it contains all nine essential amino acids and is a decent source of…

The most important and widely used meat analogy is soybean, which is a cheap source of meat. Soybean is high in protein and carbohydrates but low in unhealthy fats. Meat…

There are a total of 20 amino acids, 11 of which are non-essential and 9 of which are essential to our bodies and must be obtained through our diet. As…

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is a species of legume native to East Asia that is widely grown for its edible purpose, which has several uses. Soybean (Glycine max L.) is…