culinary thickener

Potato Starch
Scientific/Composition Breakdown (per 100g):

Chemical Structure: Polysaccharide (amylose and amylopectin)
Energy: 357 kcal
Protein: 0.1 g
Fat: 0.1 g (of which 0.0 g are saturated fats)
Carbohydrates: 83 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Sodium: 10 mg
Appearance: Fine, white powder
Solubility: Insoluble in cold water; gelatinizes in hot water

Wheat Starch
Nutritional Breakdown (per 100g):

Energy: 366 kcal
Protein: 0.3 g
Fat: 0.1 g (of which 0.0 g are saturated fats)
Carbohydrates: 91 g
Sugars: 0 g
Starch: 91 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sodium: ≤5 mg
Moisture Content: ≤12%
Appearance: Fine, white powder

Xanthan Gum
Scientific/Composition Breakdown (per 100g):

Chemical Structure: Polysaccharide
Purity: ≥99%
Appearance: Off-white powder
Solubility: Fully soluble in water
pH (1% solution): 6.0–8.0
Viscosity (1% solution): High, shear-thinning
Thermal Stability: Stable under high temperatures
Functionality: Thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying