👉 Starchiness is a characteristic of certain foods that indicate their level of moisture content. It is defined as the degree to which the food's texture or appearance changes when it dries out, especially in relation to its water content. Examples of foods with high starchiness include breads like loaves and croissants, pasta dishes like lasagna, rice cakes, and potatoes. Starchiness can also be used to describe the level of moisture content in a liquid that is thickened by adding
