This word comes from the late Latin “farinaceus,” originally from the Latin “farina,” meaning “flour, meal.” If asked to name farinaceous foods, many people would likely turn to comfort foods such as potatoes, bread, pasta, and rice. One of the most farinaceous foods in the world is cornmeal, which contains 74% starch. But there are also plenty of starchy vegetables, including peas, corn, squash, and yams, as well as starchy fruits, such as plantains, figs, prunes, and raisins.