Corn Starch
Corn starch is a soft white substance that is yellow to be extracted from corn grains. Starch is composed of amylose and amylopectin. These are long chains of glucose that supply cells with energy. Starch is stored in the plant in granules surrounded by cellulose. This membrane can be broken only by boiling It is not soluble in water or alcohol, and odorless starch has a distinctive taste, has many uses in cooking and many benefits to the body, and when purchasing starch must be kept tightly sealed and in a place away from moisture and not placed in the refrigerator because it absorbs moisture from the ocean.
Types of starches
Starches are divided into two types:
- Simple starches: It provides the body with a quick card, and does not contain the necessary elements of the human body such as fiber. The most important examples of simple carbohydrates are sugars such as sugar, sugar, barley and fructose. These sugars raise blood sugar levels and store fat in the body.
- Compounds are composed of large molecules that need a lot of energy to be digested by the body, sugar parts are separated from fiber, complex carbohydrates are important for health, and obesity is fought. The intake of complex carbohydrates is linked to consistent levels of blood sugar, such as whole grains.
Benefits of corn starch for the body
- The body is energized because it is a food rich in calories, and gives energy that lasts for a long time so it is food suitable for athletes.
- Rich in proteins necessary for kidney and liver health.
- Helps digestion, metabolism, helps oxidation of protein and fat, and excess of starch stored in the liver in the form of glycogen.
- Contains essential elements for human health such as fibers important to the health of the digestive system.
- Smoothes and exfoliates skin by removing the outer layer of the skin, giving it a shine and shine.
- Whitens skin and reduces wrinkles and skin lines
- Works to narrow the pores of the skin and rid it of impurities and blackheads.
- Relieves skin irritated, relieves the effects of pills and pimples.
- Take care of skin after hair removal, and give it softness and luster.
- Food suitable for children for easy digestion and digestion.
Uses and preparation of starch
Starch is used extensively in daily cooking and pastry recipes, in beverages such as orchids, kohl eddin, desserts such as jelly, jams and starch. Mix starch with a tablespoon of starch per cup of water and add water as desired. When stirring the starch mixture, Stirring so that the starch is not lumped and when the mixture begins to boil the heat should be reduced so as not to burn the starch mix.