The difference between pregelatinized starch and modified starch

Generally speaking, pregelatinized starch is a kind of modified starch with relatively simple processing and wide application, that is to say, pregelatinized starch is also a kind of modified starch. The modified starch we usually refer to refers to the changes in some of the original properties of various original starches after a series of physical and chemical treatments. Pregelatinized starch is actually a kind of food raw material, but it is also used more in industries such as medicine, cosmetics and textiles. However, modified starch is chemically denatured and can only act as a food additive. This is the biggest difference between pregelatinized starch and modified starch.

What does pregelatinized starch do

As mentioned above, pregelatinized starch has a wide range of applications, and it has many functions. If it is added in food, pregelatinized starch can effectively improve the quality of food and change some of the viscosity in food. In addition, if it is added in some cosmetics, it will increase the affinity and water absorption of cosmetics and our skin. Some talcum powders have begun to use pregelatinized starch instead of talcum powder, which has no other harm to our bodies, so you don’t have to pay too much attention to this ingredient when you usually buy it.

The above content is some introduction to pregelatinized starch and modified starch. The biggest difference between pregelatinized starch and modified starch lies in the field and scope of their use. Pregelatinized starch has many functions and is a more useful raw material.

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