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Potato Starch
Potato Starch
Potato Starch
What is it:
Potato starch is a fine white powder extracted from potatoes. It’s produced by crushing the potatoes to release their starch granules, which are then separated from the remaining components like fiber and protein through a process of washing and centrifugation. The starch is then dried to create the final product. Potato starch can thicken food without gelatinizing it, making it commonly used for thickening sauces and binding ingredients in gluten-free baking.
Rating:
Potato starch is rich in fiber and has been associated with beneficially altering the microbiome and reducing liver lipids, primarily in animal studies. More human research is needed. Most research surrounding starches from potatoes involves a specific type of starch, called resistant starch, that is created in potatoes when they are cooked and cooled. However, the potato starch product that is used commercially as a thickener does not undergo this process.
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How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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