functionalstarch
nounUK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl stɑːtʃ/
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl stɑːrtʃ/
Functional starch is a special kind of starch that has been changed to do a helpful job in food.
The yogurt stayed smooth because the makers added functional starch.
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2. Starch that is processed to resist digestion and act like fiber in the body.
Functional starch in the bread helped people feel full longer.
3. A starch used in industry to hold things together or control how a product feels.
The paper coating used functional starch to make the surface smooth.
4. Starch chosen for a specific health or technical benefit rather than just for energy.
Researchers studied functional starch as a way to deliver nutrients.