The use of potato starch in industrial applications
The Versatile Potato Starch and Its Applications in Industries Potato starch is the starch derived from potatoes that is used extensively in various industrial applications. Potato starch is used as an alternative to corn, wheat, and tapioca starches as it is gluten-free, and it provides unique properties to the industrial processes.
Potato starch is a naturally modified starch that is obtained by washing, grinding, drying, and sieving potatoes. Manufacturers extract potato starch either through wet extraction or dry extraction methods.