Tag: Healthy leftovers

According to food science, cooling and reheating certain starches can change their chemical structure. So, is eating reheated potatoes better for you than freshly cooked ones, and what is the science behind this surprising effect?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thousands of foodborne illness cases each year are linked to a bacterium called *Bacillus cereus*, which can proliferate in improperly stored starches like cooked rice. This has led many to question the safety of eating leftover rice.

According to nutrition experts, eating cooked and cooled starchy foods like pasta can alter their structure and make them behave more like fiber. This brings us to the common query: does pasta lose carbs in the fridge, or is there more to the story than a simple reduction in macronutrients? The answer lies in a fascinating food science process called starch retrogradation.