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amylose

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am·y·lose  (m-ls, -lz)
n.
1. The inner portion of a starch granule, consisting of relatively soluble polysaccharides having an unbranched, linear, or spiral structure.
2. A polysaccharide, such as starch or cellulose.

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Thus, foods with higher amylose content may cause smaller increases in blood sugar levels.
Howard-Tripp explains: "One platform technology is a cross-linked, high amylose starch.
National Starch is developing new hybrids with 80-90% amylose.
 
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