thickened starch
nounUK /ˈθɪkənd stɑːtʃ/
US /ˈθɪkənd stɑːrtʃ/
Starch that has been cooked so it becomes thick and gooey.
The recipe uses thickened starch to make the sauce creamy.
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2. Starch that has absorbed water and swollen when heated, used to thicken sauces and soups.
Add the thickened starch slowly while stirring the soup.
3. A modified starch product used in food processing to improve texture and stability.
The pudding contains thickened starch for a smoother mouthfeel.
4. Starch that has been treated so it forms a gel when mixed with liquid.
Thickened starch helps the pie filling hold its shape.