the present invention provides a resilient absorbent foam containing starch , a superabsorbent material and a plasticizer . the absorbent foam is highly absorbent , dimensionally stable , resilient and flexible as well as biodegradable and flushable . additionally provided is an absorbent foam comprising starch and a plasticizer , which is highly resilient and flexible . the present invention also provides an absorbent article containing the resilient absorbent foam .