Lab Chemical
STARCH POTATO
Product code RXSOL-60-6605-609
STARCH POTATO
Description
Potato starch is starch extracted from potatoes. The cells of the root tubers of the potato plant contain leucoplasts. To extract the starch, the potatoes are crushed, and the starch grains are released from the destroyed cells. The starch is then washed out and dried to powder.
Application
Application
potato starch is primarily used in canned soups and in blends where its thickening power is exploited, especially for fill viscosity. It is also used as a base for gelling agents in confections, for thickeners in products like pastry and pie fillings, and in instant puddings.