Starch separated from wheat. It is scattered between the layers when rolling out baklava and pastry sheets, and is used to thicken desserts and milk puddings. It has no taste or smell of its own and does not change the flavour of the dish.
Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|
| Energy | 348 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 86 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Product Benefits
| Benefit | Description |
|---|
| Keeps the sheets apart | Dusted between the layers it stops rolled pastry sheets sticking together. |
| Thickens well | Even a small amount brings a dessert or milk pudding to the body you want. |
| Leaves no taste or smell | It does not mask the flavour of the dish it goes into. |
| Softens the dough | A little added to flour makes biscuits melt in the mouth. |
| A single ingredient | There is nothing in it but wheat starch. |
