An object of the present invention is to provide a novel starchy substance
having a retrogradation-resistance, a process for producing the starchy
substance efficiently from a material starch by enzymatic reaction, and
uses thereof. The present invention attains the above object by providing
branched starch having 6-.alpha.-maltosyl- and/or
6-.alpha.-maltotetraosyl-structure(s) with a marked
retrogradation-resistance, a process for producing the branched starch
without lowering the molecular weight of material starch, and uses
thereof.