Understanding the Science: Does Freezing Carbs Lower Calories?
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Research has shown that cooking and cooling certain starchy foods can increase their content of resistant starch, which has fewer digestible calories than regular starch. So, while the act of freezing itself doesn't remove calories, the process of cooking, cooling, and freezing carbs like rice and bread can lead to a lower absorption of calories by your body. This surprising effect is due to a change in the food's molecular structure.
