Chinese scientists report finding a way to diminish the development of acrylamide—a potential carcinogen—in baked and fried foods: Dip them in an extract of bamboo leaves prior to cooking. It’s the ...

Many people say raw bamboo shoots contain toxins harmful to health, so the food must be boiled and drained several times, or be pickled before eating. Is that true? (Thu, 29, Hanoi) Bamboo shoots are ...

One of Australia's oldest giant grass farms is forging a new future with a nutrient-rich food that contains cyanide when raw and has to be cooked to be safe to eat. Becky Dart founded Big Heart Bamboo ...