pregelatinizedstarch
nounUK /ˌpriːdʒəˈlætɪnaɪzd stɑːtʃ/
US /ˌpriːdʒəˈlætənaɪzd stɑːrtʃ/
Starch that has been cooked and dried so it mixes easily with water.
The pudding mix contains pregelatinizedstarch, so it thickens without cooking.
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2. A starch processed to dissolve or swell in cold water without heating.
Pregelatinizedstarch is used in instant soups for quick thickening.
3. A tablet excipient that acts as a binder and disintegrant in medicines.
The tablet formula includes pregelatinizedstarch to help it hold together.
4. A food ingredient used to improve texture and stability in baked goods.
Bakers add pregelatinizedstarch to keep bread soft longer.
5. A starch used in paper and textile coatings for smoothness.
The factory applies pregelatinizedstarch to give paper a glossy finish.