Corn starch, this is more common among everyone. Compared with other starches, this starch is relatively cheap. This one is made from corn and contains protein and a small amount of fat. Cornstarch is generally suitable for sizing meat, which can keep the meat fresh and tender, and the fried meat will be smoother and more tender. This is the starch used by many people in the family.

Sweet potato starch is more expensive. It is made from sweet potatoes and contains very trace elements. There are many types of sweet potatoes on the market, and they are highly adaptable and can be used to make vermicelli. Sweet potato starch is generally suitable for coating the meat in paste. After frying, the meat will be very crispy and fragrant.

Potato starch is also called potato starch. This starch is made from potatoes and has a light potato flavor. It has high viscosity, low gelatinization temperature and strong water absorption capacity. Potato starch is suitable for thickening. Adding some potato flour when cooking can maintain the original flavor of the dish and taste better.

The difference between these three kinds of starches is quite big. Many people don’t know how to use these starches, thinking that they are all the same, and just add them casually no matter what kind of dishes they cook. In fact, there are differences between the three types. Corn starch is suitable for sizing, sweet potato starch is suitable for batter, and potato starch is suitable for thickening. So don’t make mistakes when cooking.