Maize Starch Powder

starch is a versatile carbohydrate that's widely used in food preparation and industry. It's made up of glucose molecules and serves as an energy reserve in plants. Common sources of starch include corn, potatoes, rice, and wheat. In cooking, starch is often used as a thickening agent for sauces, soups, and gravies because it forms a gel when heated with water. It's also used in baking to improve the texture of dough and create a desirable crumb structure in baked goods. Beyond the kitchen, starch is a key ingredient in products like corn syrup, which is produced by breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as glucose, and then sometimes further processed into high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for use in sweeteners.