Starch

usgb/stɑːrtʃ/
noun

A type of carbohydrate in foods like potatoes and grains, and used to make clothes stiff.

I ate a lot of starch in my diet.
Visual representation of "starch" - A type of carbohydrate in foods like potatoes and grains, and used to make clothes stiff

Often appears as...

  • starchy food
  • high in starch
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Diet Context

The word 'starch' often refers to an essential part of a balanced diet and isn't just about clothing.

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Nutritionists say you need starch for energy.
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Carb Confusion

'Starch' is a complex carb, which is different from simple sugars, such as those in candy.

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Choose starch over sugar for longer-lasting energy.
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Starch Variety

'Starch' is not just in potatoes and grains; it's in peas, corn, and rice too.

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Rice is a common starch in Asian diets.
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