As a result of
the activity of amylolytic enzymes of the gastrointestinal
tract (also in vitro) starch undergoes hydrolysis. Hence it is
regarded a compound rapidly and completely digested and
absorbed in the small intestine in the form of glucose being
a product of hydrolysis. It has been shown, however, that it
only refers to starch subjected to thermal treatment in an
appropriate amount of water (i.e. in a gelatinised form) and
consumed immediately after being prepared.