Potato Starch is pure starch extracted from potatoes, supplied in 1 kg bags inside a 10 kg box. A very fine, neutral white powder, it is naturally gluten-free and a versatile professional ingredient. It thickens sauces, creams and soups, lightens sweet doughs and gives a delicate, soft crumb to cakes and biscuits. It is a tuber starch, not a cereal flour.
What potato starch is
Potato starch is the starch fraction of the potato, separated and dried into a fine powder. Unlike wheat flour it contains no gluten and almost no protein, so it works as a pure thickener and lightener rather than a structure-builder. It gives a clear, glossy set in liquids and a tender texture in baking.
Naturally gluten-free
As a single-ingredient potato starch, it contains no gluten and is suitable for coeliacs and the gluten-intolerant, provided cross-contamination is avoided. It is widely used in gluten-free pastry and to lighten doughs by partly replacing flour.
How to use it
To thicken, dissolve it in a little cold liquid first, then add to the hot preparation and bring just to the boil, as overcooking can thin it again. In baking, replace a portion of the flour to soften the crumb of cakes and biscuits. It also gives crisp coatings for frying and helps bind gnocchi and gluten-free mixes. Store in a cool, dry place.
Logistics and delivery by LAPA
LAPA supplies professional ingredients to over 1,500 chefs across Switzerland, from Zurich to Geneva, Basel, Lugano and Bern, with dedicated logistics and refrigerated delivery where required and partner carriers beyond the LAPA fleet. Order Potato Starch 1 kg today for thickening and soft baking.
