What exactly is starch? How do starchy foods break down in the body? Starch is a type of carbohydrate found in many staple foods such as potatoes, bread, rice, and pasta. It’s comprised of a chain of glucose molecules joined together. When you eat starchy foods, they are broken down into sugars by the enzyme amylase. Keep reading to learn about starchy carbs and how they are digested in the body.
What Are Starchy Carbs? Biochemist Explains
