treated starch
nounUK /ˈtriːtɪd stɑːtʃ/
US /ˈtriːtɪd stɑːrtʃ/
Starch that has been changed a little by people so it works better in food or other things.
The pudding stayed smooth because the cook used treated starch.
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2. Starch changed by heat, acid, or chemicals to help it mix with water more easily.
Treated starch helps the sauce thicken without lumps.
3. A starch used in paper or glue to make it stronger or smoother.
The factory adds treated starch to the paper coating.
4. Starch altered so it can survive freezing and thawing without breaking down.
Frozen pies often contain treated starch so the filling holds together.