Resistant starch

Resistant starches are starches that escape digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Resistant starches are classified as dietary fiber.

Starch may resist digestion because of:

• The individual's efficiency in digesting starches
• The food's physical properties.

Figure 1. Legumes and pulses. Source: CSIRO

Resistant starches can be found in whole legumes, raw potatoes, and unripe bananas.