Potato Starch: Benefit or Harm?

Крахмал представляет собой сыпучий порошок (white or yellowish shade), which is obtained from potatoes. It is referred to complex carbohydrates, present in various vegetables and fruits, cereals and legumes. In the stomach, the substance is converted into glucose, which is the source of energy. In addition, potato starch often acts as a paste. Therefore, it is indispensable in the preparation of various sauces, kissels and gravies. Also this product is used for baking. In particular, it can partially replace flour. It gives the products from the dough a friability.

Potato Starch: Benefits

В первую очередь стоит отметить, что указанный the product lowers cholesterol. Thus, it has anti-sclerotic properties. In addition, potato starch contains a lot of potassium. This microelement is necessary for those who are struggling with kidney diseases. Also, starch helps to remove excess liquid from the body.

Народная медицина считает крахмал хорошим antiulcer. After all, it has anti-inflammatory and enveloping properties. After numerous studies it was proved that the described product can activate the synthesis of vitamin B2 (riboflavin). This substance is necessary for the normalization of metabolism and good digestion.

Potato starch: harm

Refined starches are considered harmful.obtained in the process of industrial production (meaning the usual white powder). In the process of digestion, they increase the level of insulin, which subsequently leads to atherosclerosis, various hormonal disorders and pathology of the eyeball. But remember that the harm of starch will be affected only by the high content of this powder in products subjected to heat treatment. Sometimes it even contributes to the development of cancer. After all, during high-temperature processing, a toxic substance is formed in the starch. This must be remembered by lovers of chips and chips.

Modified starch

Studying the composition of a product, you can findsuch a component as "modified starch." If we talk about ordinary starch, then it is familiar to everyone, but what is meant by the obscure specification "modified"? How harmful is this food supplement? Where to buy starch, which will be safe for health?

Modified starch as a result of the wholea cycle of change acquires the ability to retain moisture. Namely, this makes it possible to obtain a product of the necessary consistency and improves the properties of starch as a thickener. At the same time, the modification of the product does not affect its gene structure. At the moment, Russia uses about two dozen types of modified starches. They are separated according to the method of preparation: bleached, thermally treated, oxidized, etc. But it is worth noting that, according to observations of Moscow doctors, children actively using products with the addition of modified starch, the threat of pancreatic disease increases.