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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