One of the easiest and most common methods to remove surface starch is soaking raw, cut potatoes in cold water. After peeling and slicing the potatoes, place them in a bowl of cold water for at least ...

The "number one most dangerous food in the world" has been named by a "health educator" with a huge worldwide following. But it's not alcohol, table sugar or fried food. The food has been called "the ...

Freezing or cooling before reheating rice can increase its resistant starch, lowering its impact on post-meal blood sugar. Experts explain how it works. Rice is a staple on tables worldwide, but if ...

Pasta, white rice, and potatoes aren’t foods you see too often these days on the “eat more” list. That’s mainly because they’re high in the type of carbs that can raise blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Fiber has a ton of GI clout—gastroenterologists regularly praise the nutrient for its ability to keep you regular, nourish your microbiome (the community of bacteria in your gut), and even spark other ...

Bioplastics, heralded for supposedly breaking down more quickly, can cause similar health problems to other plastics Starch-based bioplastic that is said to be biodegradable and sustainable is ...

High-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind carbon dioxide. Researchers have now found a new method to control starch ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people’s health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

New research reveals that your genetic makeup influences how starch shapes your oral microbiome—potentially affecting your risk for cavities and gum disease. Study: The Impact of Human Salivary ...

Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch. By Carl Zimmer As soon as you put starch in your mouth — ...