The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), a kind of moth, develops new tastes as it ages, according to a new study. As a pest who poses a danger to crops worldwide, such findings could prove useful to farmers across the globe.
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Often excessive sugar intake triggers an outbreak of acne, allergies, and a hormonal imbalance. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to six teaspoons per day for children aged 2-18.
Better Juice, an Israeli start-up, has used sugar reduction technology to lower the levels of sugar in its fruit juices, including, in a recent trial, several berry-based juices. Their technology is able to reduce three sugars found in fruit juices – fructose, glucose and sucrose – and turn them into non-digestible fibres.