FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and have an important role in a healthy diet. Starchy foods – such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and cereals – should make up just over a third of the food you eat, as shown by the Eatwell Guide.

Detailed explanation-2: -Potatoes are considered a starchy vegetable and a healthy carb. They’re high in fiber (when including the skin), low in calories, and include vitamins and minerals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Interestingly, potatoes don’t contain as much starch as flours, baked goods or cereals, but they do contain more starch than other vegetables. For instance, a medium-sized baked potato (138 grams) contains 24.8 grams of starch, or 18% by weight.

Detailed explanation-4: -Contrary to popular belief, baked potatoes are a nutrient-dense food rich in vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein. Plus, they have virtually no fat.

Detailed explanation-5: -Potato starch can improve digestive and colon health Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that forms during this process-it plays an important part in the cells of the colon. Butyrate can reduce the levels of inflammation in the colon, which can help reduce a person’s risk of developing a number of digestive issues.