1 / 6Wholefood Earth Potato Starch 500 g
Wholefood Earth Potato Starch is a 500 g fine white powder with a neutral flavour for sweet and savoury recipes. The listing describes it as GMO-free and vegan-friendly, and suggests using it as a thickener or baking binder.
At a glance
- The listing describes the powder as neutral in flavour and suitable for sweet and savoury recipes.
- Suggested uses include thickening sauces, soups, gravies, custards and pie fillings, and binding or improving texture in baking.
- For sauce thickening, the directions say to mix 1 tbsp starch with 2 tbsp cold water, then stir the slurry in near the end of cooking.
- The listing describes it as GMO-free and vegan-friendly.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- One listed ingredient: potato starch.
- The supplied directions include a specific slurry ratio and recommend adding it near the end of cooking.
- Listed for both thickening and baking applications.
Technical specifications
5 specifications| Brand | Wholefood Earth |
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| Dimensions and listed weight | 10 x 5 x 5 cm; 500 g |
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| Ingredients | Potato Starch. |
| Country of origin | Austria |
| Item model number | 5056351402043 |
What to know before buying
- The listing says cooked potato starch loses thickening capacity, so it recommends adding a slurry near the end of cooking. It also warns that the product may contain traces of tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, soy and gluten-containing cereals. Check the package for current allergen information.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Cooks looking for a starch to thicken sauces, soups, gravies, custards or pie fillings.
- Bakers seeking a neutral-flavour starch for binding or texture in recipes.
- Buyers looking for a product listed as vegan-friendly and GMO-free.
Less suited to
- People who need a product confirmed free from the listed possible traces of nuts, sesame, mustard, soy or gluten-containing cereals.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the starch as effective and good value, with positive comments about cooking performance and one customer noting it does not cook out like cornflour. Texture and resealability receive mixed feedback, including reports of faulty seals. For buyers using the powder for sauces or baking, reported effectiveness is relevant, while the mixed comments make texture and storage closure worth considering. The aggregate rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 823 ratings, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as effective and good value.
- Cooking performance is mentioned positively.
Mixed feedback
- Customers report mixed experiences with texture.
- Resealability receives mixed feedback, including reports of faulty seals.
Frequently asked questions
How should I use this potato starch to thicken a sauce?
The listing directs mixing 1 tbsp potato starch with 2 tbsp cold water, then adding the slurry at the end of cooking and whisking until thickened.
Can it be used in sweet and savoury recipes?
Yes. The listing describes it as neutral in flavour and suitable for both sweet and savoury recipes.
What allergens or traces are mentioned?
The listing says it may contain traces of tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, soy and gluten-containing cereals. Check the product packaging for current information.
