Tag: Starch chemistry

While some sources claim starches are neutral, a slurry of pure starch in water actually exhibits a slightly more acidic pH than water alone. So, are starches acidic or alkaline? The truth lies in a combination of their inherent chemical properties and how our bodies process them.

Starch, a polymeric carbohydrate produced by most green plants for energy storage, is a soft, white, and odorless powder. The three fundamental properties of starch—gelatinization, retrogradation, and solubility—are critical for its applications in both the food industry and other sectors, dictating everything from food texture to paper strength.