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Potato Starch

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food-and-cooking2 years ago

The Truth About Potatoes: Debunking Myths and Health Risks

Potato flour and potato starch are two different powdered ingredients with distinct compositions and uses. Potato flour, made from dehydrated potatoes, can be used in baked goods and as a thickening agent. It can replace wheat flour in recipes and is suitable for gluten-free cooking. On the other hand, potato starch, extracted from raw potatoes, is primarily used as a thickener and binding agent. It works best as a substitute for cornstarch and can give sauces, soups, and gravies a smooth texture without altering their flavor. It can also be used in baking to improve the texture and shelf-life of baked goods.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"Potato-Based 'StarCrete': The Future of Martian Housing?"

Scientists at the University of Manchester have proposed using a new material called "StarCrete" made from potato starch, extra-terrestrial dust, and a pinch of salt to build affordable and easy-to-build Martian habitats in the future. The material is twice as strong as regular concrete and doesn't require blood or urine as a binding agent. The researchers say that surplus starch produced as food for inhabitants could be used for construction.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"Scientists create super-strong 'cosmic concrete' for space habitats"

Scientists from Manchester have developed a new material called StarCrete, made from simulated Martian soil, potato starch, and a pinch of salt, which is twice as strong as ordinary concrete and could be used to build homes on Mars. StarCrete offers a simple and cost-effective solution for building infrastructure in space. The material can also be made in an ordinary oven or microwave at normal 'home baking' temperatures, making it a greener alternative to traditional concrete on Earth.