pre-gelatinized starch
nounUK /ˌpriː dʒəˈlætɪnaɪzd stɑːtʃ/
US /ˌpriː dʒəˈlætənaɪzd stɑːrtʃ/
Starch that has already been cooked and dried so it mixes easily in cold water.
The pudding mix contains pre-gelatinized starch, so it thickens without cooking.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A starch processed by heating and drying to improve its solubility and thickening ability.
Manufacturers use pre-gelatinized starch to give sauces instant body.
3. A modified food ingredient used in instant soups and baby food.
The instant soup powder relies on pre-gelatinized starch for its creamy texture.
4. Starch that has been physically altered so its granules absorb cold water.
Unlike raw starch, pre-gelatinized starch swells without heat.