starch

But it's like mashed potatoes with the starch that has been taken out.

They help with emulsification because they contain starch, which interacts strongly with water and fat.

Lots of the healthy raw ingredients used in holiday foods can end up overshadowed by sugar and starch.

However, they rely on starch being extracted from plant cells and purified, a process requiring much energy and water.

As the mold digests the proteins and starch within the fibrous pulp, it also breaks down the cellulose, turning what remains into a dish beloved by many across western Indonesia.