Gum tragacanth, a plant-derived substance, shows potential as a partial substitute for gelatin in edible films, offering a step toward reducing animal-based product use.

Asafoetida is used in our kitchen to enhance the taste of food. By consuming asafoetida, you can easily get rid of many diseases. The properties present in it are very beneficial in the problem of ...

Stricter regulations can hold manufacturers to account – a levy tax on synthetic gum can help pay for clean ups. In turn, this would incentivise more investment in plant-based gums and other ...

Gels were created with different ratios of gum tragacanth to gelatin (top) to compare their properties to those of gum tragacanth (bottom left) on its own and of gelatin (bottom right) on its own.

Xanthan gum is a food additive used as a thickener or stabilizer. While it has health benefits, consuming too much may cause digestive issues. Surprisingly, wallpaper glue and salad dressing have ...

Park Bo-gum, long known for his youthful charm, is shown in a new light as a quietly powerful father figure in the Netflix drama When Life Gives You Tangerines. The 31-year-old actor plays the ...

It seems like both fans and actors are not yet moving on from the recently concluded Korean hit series, “When Life Gives You Tangerines.” On Sunday, March 30, South Korean actor Park Bo-gum delighted ...

A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing gum. In an essay for The Conversation, microplastics expert David Jones of the UK's University of Portsmouth revealed ...

The fate of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been a concern since Moscow’s forces stormed the facility in March 2022. The UN’s nuclear watchdog has repeatedly warned ...

Chew on this: Chewing gum can be good for you. Not only can it freshen your breath, it can help you overcome cigarette cravings, improve your memory -- and even help you lose weight. Contestants ...