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Cooling and Glycemic Index

Cooling cooked starchy foods converts digestible starch to resistant starch, significantly lowering their glycemic index.

Definition

The phenomenon where cooked starchy foods develop resistant starch as they cool, resulting in a lower glycemic index than the same food consumed hot. Cooling and storing foods creates structural changes that reduce glucose availability.

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