alteredstarch
nounUK /ˈɔːltəd stɑːtʃ/
US /ˈɔːltərd stɑːrtʃ/
Starch that has been changed a little by people so it works better in food or glue.
The pudding stayed smooth because the cook used altered starch.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Starch changed by heat, acid, or chemicals to make it dissolve or thicken more easily.
Altered starch helps the sauce thicken without lumps.
3. A starch used in paper or glue to make it stronger or smoother.
The factory added altered starch to the paper coating.
4. Any starch whose natural structure has been adjusted for a special use.
Labels often list altered starch as an ingredient.