The female lac bug secretes a resin called shellac from trees in the forests of India and Thailand. This resin has long been prized for use in the food...
A naturally occurring substance called ascorbigen is mostly present in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. When indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and ascorbic...
The consumption of different dietary supplements has significantly increased over the last few years, with Ashwagandha being one of the most popular choices. Ashwagandha...
Due to its distinct flavor and rumored health advantages, the American pawpaw (Asimina triloba), a native fruit-bearing tree of the United States, has grown...
A nutritional supplement called apricot is made from the fruit's kernels. It includes a naturally occurring substance called amygdalin, often known as laetrile or...
Due to its contentious past and possible medical uses, arsenic, a metalloid element with the chemical symbol As, has drawn much attention. Despite being...