After cellulose, starch is the second major reservoir of carbohydrates. It is stored in cereals, tubers, and leaves of plants. It is not only the major constituent of the human diet but also has ...

Food waste is a major global issue, with nearly one-third of food produced going to waste each year. Bread products, in particular, contribute substantially to food waste streams. Food waste is ...

In a major research finding that would go a long way in conserving water in the water-intensive textile industry, researchers at Calicut University have come up with an eco-friendly process for ...

A completely green method developed by researchers from the University of Calicut, Kerala, can potentially do away with using water for sizing and desizing cotton and polyster yarn. Textile industry ...