The present disclosure relates generally to a gypsum board comprising a gypsum core, the gypsum core comprising: a set body of calcium sulfate dihydrate; and a mixture of starches. The set gypsum core is made allowing a stucco slurry containing the starches to set. The mixture of feed starches comprises a first starch and a second starch, the first starch having a substantially lower peak viscosity than the second starch.