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Starch
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A complex carbohydrate made of many linked sugar units — the main storage carbohydrate of plants such as potatoes, rice, corn, and grains.
Commonly noted
- Commonly noted
- Starch is a complex carbohydrate made of many glucose units linked together; it is the main storage carbohydrate in plants and a major source of dietary energy from foods such as potatoes, rice, corn, and grains, which the body breaks down into simple sugars during digestion.
Source: MedlinePlus
Corn
Oats
White rice
Whole-wheat bread
Sweet potato
Pasta
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Taro
Plantain
Bagel