Rice starch is added to fruit and vegetable purees to make the mashed potatoes thick. When vegetables or fruits are ground to a mash state, a lot of water is released and upon addition of starch that allows the excess water to bind to the desired density. Then the mashed potatoes will look more appetizing and it does not drain from the spoon. Starch is used for good digestibility of fruits.
Starch in baby food
Starch is perfectly digested by the baby's stomach and improves its work. Starch in the stomach creates a film, protects against the action of corrosive acids, which are contained in acidic fruits. It is well tolerated by newborns, many European mothers start to give fruit purees with starch already from 4 months. Rice starch has no smell and taste, does not affect the taste of this product. In each jar, starch is present in a minimum amount of up to 6%. The package of baby food should be marked "BIO". This icon is a guarantee that the food is made without GMOs, dyes, nitrates and pesticides and other harmful substances.
Trust or not trust starch, the choice is for the parents. Choose products of such manufacturers that have proven themselves in the market. Then only useful and fresh products will fall on the table.
Corn or rice starch is also present in baby food.
Benefits of starch
Starch is the right product.
- Upon cleavage, the starch is converted into glucose.
- Its presence in some types of fruit and vegetable purees insures the child from the weakening effect.
- Many manufacturers make great efforts to balance the aggressive and beneficial effect of fruits that contain acids. Then use not acidic varieties of fruit, and starch neutralizes acids.
In conclusion, we add that in baby food, starch is needed for better digestibility of vegetables and fruits and protects the baby's stomach from aggressive acids.