Starch is a vital component of the human diet, serving as a primary energy source. However, high-glycemic starches are linked to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Traditional starch modification methods, such as chemical and enzymatic treatments, present environmental and economic drawbacks. Starch is a vital component of the human diet, serving as a primary energy source. However, high-glycemic starches are linked to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Traditional starch modification methods, such as chemical and enzymatic treatments, present environmental and economic drawbacks. Biotechnology Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories