starchcentric
Starchcentric is a term used to describe approaches, products, or discourses that place starches at the center of analysis, design, or consumption. The word combines starch with the suffix -centric to indicate central emphasis on starch-rich polysaccharides found in many crops. It is not a formal scientific category but a descriptive label used in discussions of diet, cuisine, and industrial materials that rely on starch.
Origin and scope: The term arose in food science and culinary writing in the late 20th or
In cuisine and nutrition: Starchcentric cooking favors staple starches—rice, potatoes, corn, and tapioca—and textures that derive
Industrial context: In materials science, starchcentric design involves using starch as a primary resource for biopolymers,
Criticism and perspective: Some critics argue that starch-centric approaches can overlook protein, micronutrients, or sustainable farming