Potato Starch

• Use potato starch as a gluten-free thickening agent in soups and sauces: Simply whisk a small amount of potato starch with cold water to create a slurry, then slowly stir the slurry into your simmering soup or sauce until it reaches your desired consistency. Potato starch provides a clear, glossy finish, unlike cornstarch which can appear cloudy.
• Employ potato starch for achieving extra crispy fried foods: Before frying chicken, fish, or vegetables, dredge them lightly in potato starch. The starch creates a coating that prevents moisture from escaping during frying, leading to a significantly crispier and more golden-brown result.
• Bake with potato starch to enhance the texture of gluten-free cakes and breads: Incorporate potato starch into your gluten-free flour blends to improve the crumb structure and overall texture of baked goods. It helps to bind the ingredients together and creates a lighter, more airy final product.
• Create silky smooth fruit pie fillings using potato starch: To prevent your fruit pie filling from becoming runny, whisk a tablespoon or two of potato starch with the sugar before adding the fruit. The starch will thicken the juices as the pie bakes, resulting in a perfectly set filling with a beautiful, glossy sheen.
• Incorporate potato starch into homemade noodles for a chewier texture: Adding a small amount of potato starch to your noodle dough will give them a pleasantly chewy and springy texture, similar to Asian-style noodles. Start with about 10-15% potato starch relative to the flour amount and adjust to your preference.
• Use potato starch as a binding agent in veggie burgers and patties: Replace breadcrumbs with potato starch to bind the ingredients in your homemade veggie burgers. This helps prevent the patties from falling apart during cooking and keeps them moist.

• May improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
• Can act as a resistant starch, promoting gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria.
• Gluten-free alternative for baking and thickening sauces, suitable for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
• Source of energy due to its carbohydrate content.
• May help lower cholesterol levels due to its resistant starch properties.
• Potential prebiotic effects may enhance nutrient absorption.

Potato starch should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry, and dark place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Properly stored potato starch can last for several years. Avoid storing it near strong-smelling foods, as it can absorb odors. Check periodically for any signs of moisture or clumping; discard if contaminated.