Potato Starch Potato Flour

Potato starch and potato flour are both made from potatoes. Potato starch is the pure starch extracted from the potato, while potato flour is the whole potato, cooked, dried, and ground into a powder. Both are gluten-free.

Potato starch is often used as a thickener in sauces, gravies, and soups. Potato flour can be used in baking, especially for gluten-free products, to add moisture and structure. Both can be found in snack foods like chips and pretzels.

Potato starch and flour are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are primarily carbohydrates and provide energy. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated potato starch, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also assessed starches. These ingredients are not typically associated with significant health concerns when consumed as part of a balanced diet.