People are eating biodegradable packing peanuts under the assumption that they are edible — much to experts’ dismay. Experts warn that, while they dissolve in water, biodegradable packing peanuts are ...

I recently received a package with white peanuts that dissolve in water. I assume they are made of starch, or at least I’ve heard of that. Can I compost them? Excellent question, Diane. The first time ...