Potato Starch 500g

Potato Starch

Potato Starch 500g is a fine, white starch extracted from potatoes and widely used as a natural thickening agent in everyday cooking and baking. Almost flavourless and silky in texture, it blends smoothly into liquids to create glossy sauces, clear gravies and light, tender bakes. If you have ever wondered how to thicken soup without altering the taste, or how to achieve a crisp coating on fried food, potato starch is often the answer.

In the kitchen it performs quickly and cleanly. Mixed with a little cold water to form a paste, it can be stirred into hot sauces, stews or fruit fillings to give a smooth, lump free finish. In baking, it helps create a softer crumb in cakes and biscuits, while in savoury cooking it is prized for delivering an extra crisp finish on fried chicken, tempura vegetables or homemade chips.

Key Features:

• 500g pack size ideal for home baking and everyday cooking.
• Made from refined potato starch with a neutral taste.
• Fine powder texture for smooth blending.
• High thickening power using small quantities.
• Suitable for sweet and savoury recipes.
• Reliable performance in sauces, baking and frying.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Stir into a homemade beef or vegetable gravy for a glossy finish that coats the back of a spoon beautifully.
• Add to a light sponge cake batter to help create a softer, more delicate crumb.
• Dust over chicken pieces before frying to achieve a crisp golden crust.
• Blend into a fruit pie filling to give clean slices and a gently set texture once baked.

Does potato starch thicken better than cornflour?

Potato starch thickens at a slightly lower temperature than cornflour and often produces a clearer, glossier finish. It can also give a softer texture in baked goods, which is why many bakers choose it for delicate cakes and biscuits.

Can you use potato starch for frying?

Yes, potato starch is widely used in Asian cooking for coating meat, fish and vegetables before frying. It creates a light, crisp shell that stays crunchy for longer compared to some other starches.

Why does potato starch need to be mixed with cold water first?

Stirring it into cold water forms a smooth paste known as a slurry. This prevents lumps when it is added to hot liquids and ensures even thickening throughout the dish.

Ingredients:

100% Potato Starch.

May contain cereals containing GLUTEN and NUTS. Products are packed in a factory that handles these allergens

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