starch blocker

[ stahrch-blok-er ]

/ ˈstɑrtʃ ˌblɒk ər /

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noun

a substance ingested in the belief that it inhibits the body's ability to metabolize starch and thereby promotes weight loss: declared illegal in the U.S. by the FDA.

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Also starch block [stahrch-blok] /ˈstɑrtʃ ˌblɒk/ .

Origin of starch blocker

First recorded in 1980–85

OTHER WORDS FROM starch blocker

starch-block·ing, adjective

Words nearby starch blocker

starburst, Star Carr, starch, Star Chamber, star chart, starch blocker, starch-reduced, starchy, star cloud, star cluster, star connection

Example sentences from the Web for starch blocker

Quite a few of these loafs use potato starch and tapioca starch in attempts to produce a lighter, fluffier product.
How to Buy Gluten-Free Without Getting Duped|DailyBurn|April 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sugar and lots of starch will give you a boost followed by a crash that will end your late night partying.
Five Healthy—and Legal—Ways to Stay Awake Longer|Dave Asprey|December 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Making it with quinoa instead of rice gives you the wonderful taste and comfort of risotto without all that starch.
Three Quinoa Recipes for Your Weekend Parties|Jane Coxwell|May 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Tsai: The ratio of vegetables to meat to starch is much higher.
Five World-Famous Chefs Give Their Take on the Asian-Food Craze in America|Marlow Stern|April 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The former NFL linebacker is known for his starring role in Old Spice "Odor Blocker Body Wash" ads.
The 10 Best Expendables Kills|Sujay Kumar, The Daily Beast Video|August 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Starch-granules are recognized by their concentric striations and the fact that they stain blue with iodin solutions.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
Starch-granules sometimes retain their original form, but are ordinarily not to be recognized except by their staining reaction.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
Starch is insoluble in cold water, but by boiling, it dissolves, forming a thick paste.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry|Thomas Anderson
Mandy Ann had put on her best frock, a white one, stiff with starch, and standing out like a small balloon.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
Have ready some very clear and weak gum-arabic water, or some thin starch, or rice-water.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley

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