The Fruit that Could Save the World

Can bread really grow on trees? This episode, meet the all-star,
super productive, low-maintenance, gluten-free carbohydrate of the
future. Did we mention it's also delicious? How can one
fruit—that's also a vegetable and a staple starch—become
chips, crackers, and cheesecake, while also serving as the perfect
platform for sour cream and cheese when baked like a potato? And,
if it's so great, why in the world did the mutineers on HMS Bounty
throw its seedlings overboard? Today, believers say this one tree
could be a potential solution to climate change, deforestation,
food insecurity, and world hunger. Join us as we taste this wonder
fruit for ourselves, and find out whether the hype is real. Can
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