In fact, sometimes, they may look too good to believe. You may have heard that supermarket apples open sport a waxy coating ...

Waxy potatoes are available year-round, with new season potatoes available from April to July. Avoid wrinkled, sprouted or discoloured potatoes. Waxy potatoes should be kept in a cool dark place ...

But cucumbers can also be a little unusual. We've all picked one up and felt a waxy skin that may have left us wondering whether there's something wrong with those cukes. But don't worry ...

To escape into the air, a petunia’s scent molecules, called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), have to travel through their cells’ cytoplasm, cross an inner membrane and then the cell wall, and ...

Supermarkets offer a range of varieties, often with descriptions using words like “floury”, “waxy” or “mainly waxy”. You will also find “white” and “red” potatoes in Britain ...

Equipment and preparation: you will need a 2.4 litre/4 pint ovenproof shallow dish. Waxy potatoes are available year-round, with new season potatoes available from April to July. Avoid wrinkled ...