Potato starch, a fine, flavorless powder, with "excellent texture", gives greater viscosity than wheat or corn starches, and allows the production of very tasty products. It is used to thicken sauces and many other things, and as a binder in cake mixes, doughs, cookies, and ice cream. It is ideal for gluten-free recipes, suitable for celiacs and diabetics. Potato starch withstands higher temperatures than corn starch when used as a thickener.
