Eating foods rich in dietary fiber is part of a healthy diet. One lesser-known rich source of dietary fiber called chitin can be found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans and insects, as well as in ...

"Insects are touted as a good source of protein, but the fiber component, chitin, is not found in other animal foods, and the omega-3 content may be higher than what is found in many plant foods.

“We have several ways to inhibit stomach chitinases,” he said. “Pairing those approaches with a chitin-containing food might have a very real metabolic benefit.” Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAler ...

The global chitin market is estimated to reach USD 2 billion by 2025 and is projected to grow significantly to USD 3.7 billion by 2035, exhibiting a robust CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. The ...

A new termite treatment blocks molting, spreads through colonies, and kills up to 95% when combined with a chemical lure.

Best of all, they lend themselves well to the novice home chef, because they’re almost impossible to overcook. Can you overcook mushrooms? Not really. Whether you cook with portobellos, shiitakes, ...

You don’t have to be a chef to notice that some foods are more forgiving of kitchen ... The answer, it turns out, is chitin, a fibrous polysaccharide—or cluster of chains of carbohydrate ...