swollenstarch
nounUK /ˈswəʊlən stɑːtʃ/
US /ˈswoʊlən stɑːrtʃ/
Swollen starch is starch that has soaked up water and puffed up big.
When you cook rice, the swollen starch makes the grains soft and puffy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Starch granules that have absorbed water and lost their crystalline order during heating.
The swollen starch in the sauce gave it a smooth, thick texture.
3. A food-science term for starch that has been modified by moisture and heat to thicken liquids.
Bakers rely on swollen starch to keep bread crumb moist.
4. Starch particles enlarged by soaking in cold water without full gelatinization.
The swollen starch settled at the bottom of the bowl after soaking overnight.