B2nounfoodhealth
US/stɑːrtʃ/
UK/stɑːtʃ/
a substance in foods such as potatoes, rice and bread that gives the body energy
In context
Potatoes, rice and pasta are all foods that contain a lot of starch.
The nutrition label shows how much starch and sugar each serving has.
My grandmother uses corn starch to thicken the sauce.
Words that go with starch
adjective + preposition
- rich in starchBeans are rich in starch and fiber.
adjective + noun
- resistant starchCooled rice contains more resistant starch.
noun + noun
- corn starchMix the corn starch with cold water first.
- potato starchPotato starch is often used in gluten-free baking.
verb + noun
- digest starchThe body digests starch into sugar.
- contain starchMost root vegetables contain starch.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I ate a lot of starchs.Correct: I ate a lot of starch.