What is "amylophagia"

alt. (context pathology English) the pathologic desire to eat excessive starch, starchlike or carbohydrate-rich foods n. (context pathology English) the pathologic desire to eat excessive starch, starchlike or carbohydrate-rich foods

Amylophagia is a condition involving the compulsive consumption of excessive amounts of purified starch. It is a form of pica and is often observed in pregnant women.