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Potato starch - kitchen thickener

Potato starch is a starch extracted from potatoes used as a thickening agent in cooking. It creates clearer and shinier gels than cornstarch and is ideal for thickening sauces, soups, and dessert creams. Potato starch is naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for people with celiac disease. In Central European cuisine, it is traditionally essential for making fruit dumplings, cakes, and delicate pastries where it ensures a light and airy texture.

Potato starch - kitchen thickener
  • Potato starch thickens at a lower temperature than cornstarch.
  • It creates clearer sauces than grain-based starches.
  • In the Czech Republic, the brand Solamyl has been synonymous with potato starch since 1935.
  • Potato starch is added to fruit dumpling dough for a light texture.
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