precookedstarch
nounUK /ˌpriːˈkʊkt stɑːtʃ/
US /ˌpriːˈkʊkt stɑːrtʃ/
Starch that has already been cooked so it is ready to use.
The pudding mix contains precookedstarch, so it thickens quickly.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Starch processed to dissolve or swell in cold water without heating.
Precookedstarch is used in instant desserts that set in the fridge.
3. A food ingredient added to improve texture and stability.
The sauce stays smooth because of the precookedstarch in the recipe.
4. Starch used in industrial products such as paper coatings.
The factory buys precookedstarch for its coating process.