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Regardless of its form, the fact that corn is a source of carbohydrates means that those who have been instructed by a health professional to avoid or restrict carbs should be mindful of their corn intake, as starchy vegetables and grains are both high in carbohydrates.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Character Development Twist No. 1: The extremely starchy Lieutenant Connor is the only other staff member at the precinct to be in costume.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
For decades, celebrity chefs have been urging us to reserve the starchy water that remains after cooking pasta to help gently thicken and bring the pasta sauce together.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2025
Rice water is a starchy liquid that results from soaking the grain in water or cooking it in water, Khetarpal explains.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Character Development Twist No. 1: The extremely starchy Lieutenant Connor is the only other staff member at the precinct to be in costume.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
For decades, celebrity chefs have been urging us to reserve the starchy water that remains after cooking pasta to help gently thicken and bring the pasta sauce together.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2025
Rice water is a starchy liquid that results from soaking the grain in water or cooking it in water, Khetarpal explains.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
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