There once was a television show called “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” Every week, host Jack Palance would take the viewer through an assortment of the weird, the unusual, the bizarre. If there had been an episode discussing novel, cutting-edge, or emerging ingredient developments that could have potential impact on foods, then the following would be perfect material for it:
A black carrot used as a natural colorant. Use of plant compounds to promote healthy cholesterol levels. A plant designed t…