Paul M. Cook wrote:

>> Flour is a starch, that's why it's used. And most starches are up to
>> 100% carbs.

Flour *contains* starch, it is not starch.

> Very high glycemic index carbs. They turn into glucose in the stomach
> almost immediately upon ingestion.

Exactly like flour. Do you think you would get more carbs by thickening your
gravy with flour or with cornstarch?