a substance derived from the exoskeletons of INSECTS?

by Ethan Huff, DC Clothesline: Unbeknownst to most, a plastic-like substance derived from nature is hiding in all sorts of food items. And because it is unlabeled, avoiding it can be difficult unless you know where to look. A linear polymer of N-acetyl glucosamine, chitin is said to be the most abundant aminopolysaccharide polymer in nature. […]