Potato starch
Potato starch is a white, powdery substance made from the root of the potato plant. It is a natural ingredient commonly used in cooking and food production to thicken, bind, and improve the texture of various dishes. Potato starch is a gluten-free and vegan-friendly alternative to other thickening agents like flour.
To make potato starch, potatoes are crushed to release their starch content, which is then purified and dried to create the fine powder we see in stores. This process involves extracting the starch granules from the potato cells and removing any impurities. The result is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of recipes.
You'll often find potato starch listed on food labels of products like soups, sauces, baked goods, and gluten-free products. It is used to improve the texture of foods, make them creamier, and help prevent ingredients from clumping together. Potato starch is also a popular choice for gluten-free baking, as it can replace wheat flour in recipes to create a lighter and fluffier texture.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Potato starch
Young's Admiral's PieHomepride American Texan Chilli Smoky BBQ Cooking Sauce
Sainsbury's Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Ardennes Pâté
Fry's Artisan Lightly Seasoned Vegan Chicken-Style Strips
Ritz Bakefuls Cream Cheese & Onion
Ritz Bakefuls Sea Salt & Vinegar
Cofresh Balti Mix
Sainsbury's Battered Onion Rings
Sainsbury's BBQ Garlic & Herb British Chicken Mini Breast Fillet Kebabs
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Mushroom Pizza
Pom Bear Cheese & Onion Flavour Potato Snacks
Pom Bear Original Potato Snacks
Pom Bear Salt & Vinegar Flavour Potato Snacks
M&S Beef & Onion with Peppercorn Mayo Roll
Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne
Sainsbury's Beef Stew
M&S BLT Sandwich
Sainsbury's British Classic Braised Steak
Sainsbury's British Classic Chicken Casserole
Sainsbury's Brussels Pâté, Be Good To Yourself
Kit Kat Bunny Milk Chocolate Easter Figure
Kit Kat Bunny Milk Chocolate Easter Figure
Fibre One Calorie Cookies & Cream Drizzle Squares
Sainsbury's Caramel and Chocolate Cross Buns
