Knotweed

A plant considered an invasive species in Britain, the Japanese knotweed, has been used by scientists to create a healthier form of red meat.The fast-growing plant, feared by homeowners for its ability to invade gardens and buildings,…

Bacon could be back on the menu of health-conscious diners thanks to an unlikely salvation: Japanese knotweed. The fast-growing plant, feared by homeowners for its ability to invade gardens and buildings, contains a chemical which could…