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Corn starch is a common edible starch. It is obtained by processing and extraction of corn


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2023-07-10

Corn starch is a common edible starch, which is obtained by processing and extraction of corn. As a edible additive, corn starch is widely used in food processing, cooking and other fields. The following will introduce some knowledge about eating corn starch.

Corn starch is a common edible starch, which is obtained by processing and extraction of corn. As a edible additive, corn starch is widely used in food processing, cooking and other fields. The following will introduce some knowledge about eating corn starch.

1. Nutritional value: corn starch is mainly carbohydrate, does not contain fat, protein and cholesterol, and low calories. It can be used as a substitute for a staple food and provides energy, but does not cause obesity.

2. Eating method: corn starch can be used for cooking, baking, and making foods, such as cakes, pasta, soups, desserts, etc. During the cooking process, it is often used as a thicker to make the dishes taste better. In addition, after mixing corn starch with water, it can also be used as the basis for condiments such as sweet and sour juice, egg yolk sauce.

3. Health: Corn starch is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation. In addition, corn starch also has the effects of lowering cholesterol, controlling blood sugar, and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

4. Note: When eating corn starch, the intake should be controlled in an appropriate amount to avoid excessive nutritional imbalance. For diabetic patients, it is necessary to pay attention to corn starch to glucose, which may affect changes in blood sugar levels.

5. Replacement selection: In addition to corn starch, there are other edible starch, such as potato starch, cassava starch. Their effects are similar to corn starch.

In short, eating corn starch has a certain nutritional value and health effect. Equal amount of corn starch can add more changes to our diet and provide energy, but you need to pay attention to the control of intake. At the same time, we can also replace according to personal preferences and other edible starch. Maintain a reasonable diet and healthy life.