starch

Any of a group of polysaccharides of the general formula (C6-H10-O5)n, composed of a long-chain polymer of glucose in the form of amylose and amylopectin. It is the chief storage form of energy reserve (carbohydrates) in plants.

Synonyms: 0, Amylum, Starch, Starch, Amylomaize, Keoflo, Cornstarch, Amylomaize Starch, 9005-25-8