Starch
sour cassava starch
Sun-dried fermented cassava starch; gives elasticity and the signature puff of Brazilian pão de queijo.
Who it fits
Low-FODMAPVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free
General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.
What it does in cooking
The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.
Flavor
Acidity2
Texture
Crispiness4
Chewiness7
Pairs with
queijo minas meia cura (Brazilian semi-aged cheese)chicken eggwhole milksoybean oilparmesan cheese
Appears in these classics
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