ABSTRACT
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Starch is a white, granular, organic chemical produced by all green plants as the energy store. It is the main carbohydrate in the human diet and is contained in many staple foods. Cereals (maize, wheat, and rice) and root vegetables (potatoes, cassava, tapioca, sorghum, etc.) are the major sources of starch (Table 6.1).
