Baking: In gluten-free baking (like cakes or cookies), it helps retain moisture and adds softness.
* Asian Cuisine: An essential ingredient for making noodles and various Japanese or Korean dishes (like mochi or karaage).
2. Health Benefits
* Resistant Starch: Raw potato starch contains plenty of resistant starch, which passes through the digestive system to the colon, acting as food for beneficial bacteria and improving gut health.
* Blood Sugar Control: It can help increase insulin sensitivity and keep blood sugar levels stable.
3. Beauty & Skincare
* Face Mask: Used in face masks to reduce skin oiliness and enhance brightness.
* Dry Shampoo: Acts as a dry shampoo to absorb excess oil from hair.
4. Industrial Uses
* Paper & Textile: Starch is used to strengthen paper and provide finishing to fabrics.
* Adhesive: Used in making various types of glues and envelope gums.
* Medicine: Used as a binder when manufacturing medicinal tablets.