ATTEMPTS to elucidate the crystal structure of native starch by means of X-ray diffraction have hitherto failed on account of difficulties due to the small size of the starch grains and their radially ...

Starch is a complex carbohydrate and a natural component of many plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Starchy foods form an essential part of a healthy diet. When people hear the word ...

When the water level in the Sea of Galilee dropped in 1989, archaeologists rushed to excavate Ohalo II, an ancient human settlement. On the floor of one hut they found a large, flat, basaltic stone.

Eating cereal grains—corn, rice, wheat or one of the several others that collectively provide more than half of the world's calories—means consuming the carbohydrate known as starch. Starches consist ...

Increased energy intakes primarily from starch in grains and fat may have significantly contributed to sky rocketing obesity rates in the US, but not fructose, according to a new analysis of 40 ...

Where should we start when we talk about everyone's favorite food group? Let's start with what counts as a grain and/or starch, then on to how they actually are good for you when eaten in moderation.

Starch grains preserved on human teeth reveal that ancient Peruvians ate a variety of cultivated crops including squash, beans, peanuts and pacay. Starch grain analysis of human dental remains should ...

KANSAS CITY — The Food and Drug Administration over the past two years more clearly defined what ingredients meet its fiber definition. Several ingredients sourced from grains now qualify. Achieving F ...