Starch
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| Chemical formula | (C12H22O11)n |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | white or brown solid |
| Density(g/cc) | 1.5 |
| NFPA 704 |  0
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Uses
Primary
- Important food energy component of many grains, roots, and tubers
- Source of glucose
Natural occurrence
- Many plants are naturally high in starch including potatos and cattail rhizomes.
Hazards
- Starch is generally recognized as safe
Production
Extraction
From potatos
- Peel potatos and cut into 3cm cubes
- Boil at the lowest possible temperature for half an hour
- Press-filter through cloth or paper
From cat tails
- Peel cat tail rhizomes and cut into 1.5cm cubes
- Boil with some small amount of potassium carbonate for 2 hours
- Press-filter through cloth or paper