Aerogels are advanced materials with unique properties, including high porosity, large specific surface area, low density, and low thermal conductivity, making them ideal for a wide range of applications—from controlled drug delivery to building insulation and water purification. In food applications, aerogels hold significant potential for active and intelligent packaging. They can function as moisture absorbers, encapsulants, and carriers of natural or synthetic bioactive preservatives or nutraceuticals, as well as biosensors. The use of starch as a base for aerogel production is still emerging but shows considerable promise. Starch is an abundant, low-cost molecule that is biodegradable, renewable, biocompatible, and highly adaptable through modification processes, positioning it as an excellent candidate for sustainable aerogel development.