Potato Starch What is Potato Starch? Potato starch is a fine, white powdery substance derived from potatoes. Similar to other starches, it is commonly used to thicken, gel, texturize and increase crispiness in baked goods. It is also used in clear soup, confections, fillings, and so on. Properties such as high water-binding [...]
Gluten is a complex term these days. Consumers are asking for it to be removed from baked goods, while bakers struggle to find replacements and substitutes for ingredients. Modified wheat starch is one ingredient that is used as an excellent dietary fiber source in many bakery products. And despite the name, it doesn’t have to [...]
Modified Wheat Starch What is Modified Wheat Starch? Modified wheat starch is simply wheat starch that has been modified for specific uses. Wheat, corn, and any other cereal starch, can be modified in the following ways: Enzymatically Physically Chemically Objectives of starch modification include: Increase versatility of starch to be used in [...]
