Starch-based plastics, which are derived from treated starch from plants, may not be as safe or environmentally benign as previously assumed. Composed mainly of starch and typically blended with other ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people’s health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

Potato starch is the extracted starch from potatoes. The starch turns to a light, powdery, flour-like consistency once it has dried out, and it is a common ingredient that features in several recipes.

For some people, “carb” is still viewed as a dirty four-letter word. We’ve heard time and time again how “bad” carbs are for us, and that idea can be hard to ditch for some. However, this concept ...