[Gizmag] New process allows humans to use almost any plany as a food source

[GizBeat]

This is amazing. New process which changes the links in cellulose and turns it into an edible starch for human consumption.

In the new process, developed by a Virginia Tech team led by associate professor Percival Zhang, approximately 30 percent of the cellulose from any plant material (including agricultural waste) can be converted into a starch known as amylose – it’s a good source of fiber, as it isn’t broken down in the digestive tract. Additionally, according to Virginia Tech, it has been proven to decrease the risk of obesity and diabetes.

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[MaxP101]

Nice, science. Nothing beats that.
Science fact: You could theoretically survive on a diet consisting of only butter and potatoes.