Most commercial starch is made from corn, although wheat, tapioca, and potato starch are also used. Commercial starch is obtained by crushing or grinding starch-containing tubers or seeds and then mixing the pulp with water; the resulting paste is freed of its remaining impurities and then dried.

Where is starch found naturally?

Starch is a carbohydrate naturally found in many grains and vegetables, such as wheat, maize and potatoes, rice, peas, pulses, manioc, sweet potatoes, and bananas etc.

What are the 5 sources of starch?

Foods that are high in starch include breads, grains, cereals, pasta, rice, potatoes, peas, corn and beans – in other words, grains, legumes and some vegetables.