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Flour, Cornstarch, Potato Starch, and Arrowroot. Last week, we talked about how starches are used to thicken sauces, puddings, pie fillings, and soups like the one above. This week, we'll check out the different kinds of starches that get used in cooking and why you might choose to use one over the other...
Potato Starch Flour This is a gluten-free thickening agent that is perfect for cream-based soups and sauces. Mix it a little with water first, then substitute potato starch flour for flour in your recipe, but use half the amount called for. It can be purchased in a health food store. Tapioca Flour This is a light, white, very smooth flour that comes from the cassava root. It gives baked goods a nice chewy texture.