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Potato Starch
Potato starch is a refined starch extracted from potatoes and commonly used as a thickener in cooking and baking. It is mostly carbohydrate with little protein, fat, fiber, or micronutrients unless fortified.
Beneficial properties
gluten-free
useful thickening agent
easy to digest when cooked
neutral flavor
Nutritional highlights
Potato starch is composed primarily of carbohydrate, with minimal protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals; resistant starch may be present depending on processing and preparation.