processed starch
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.sest stɑːtʃ/
US /ˈprɑː.sest stɑːrtʃ/
Starch that has been changed by machines or chemicals to make it work better in food.
The pudding stayed smooth because it was made with processed starch.
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2. Starch extracted from plants and then altered for use in paper or textiles.
The factory uses processed starch to give the paper a smooth finish.
3. A starch used in packaged foods to keep them from drying out.
Processed starch helps the cookies stay soft on the shelf.
4. Starch changed to dissolve more easily in cold water.
Instant soups often contain processed starch that thickens quickly.