Rice Starch is normally prepared from broken white rice.
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Uses
- Among its many uses, rice starch is often used as a thickening agent in infant formula, as it’s known to help babies keep their feeding down.
- In addition, rice starch is used in places where minimal effect on taste and good thickening are needed in food preparation and manufacturing.
Benefits
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Depending on the variety of rice starch used, it can even be used as a gelatin substitute or in places where the “freeze/thaw” cycle is important in the preparation processs. -
And, high-amylose rice starch varieties have lower glycemic loads, so their use could be beneficial in foods for diabetics.
Cautions
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Interactions
Unknown, please consult with your doctor.
Other names
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References
Source: Cooperativepurchasers, https://cooperativepurchasers.com/Ingredients/Starches/Rice-Starch.html
Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/science/rice-starch