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What is the difference between wheat flour and starch?

1. Different properties:

Wheat flour: It is a powder directly ground into wheat or other grains after peeling.

Starch: It is a polysaccharide obtained by separating proteins and other substances from flour. It is insoluble in cold water and will absorb water and swell in hot water to become a viscous translucent colloidal solution.

2. Different ingredients:

Wheat flour: rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with a sweet and cool taste. Made from ground wheat. ?

Starch: It is a part of flour. The main components are more than 80% carbohydrates and more than ten percent moisture. It is extracted from peas or potatoes.

3. Different cooking methods:

Wheat flour: mainly used for making steamed buns and frying (fried dough sticks, tenderloin, KFC fried wings, etc.). ?

Starch: Generally used to make soup, soup made with starch, such as seaweed and egg drop soup. It is clear and sticky, with good taste and visual appearance.

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