amylose
the soluble or sol component of starch that forms a stiff gel at ordinary temperatures and turns blue in iodine.
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Origin of amylose
1- Compare amylopectin.
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How to use amylose in a sentence
Cornstarch is high in amylose, Provost says, so it is particularly effective at priming the potatoes for crispiness.
How to make crispy, golden potatoes, every time | Becky Krystal | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostThis lets the starches fully swell and sets up the amylose spread and cross-link.
How to make crispy, golden potatoes, every time | Becky Krystal | December 18, 2020 | Washington Post
British Dictionary definitions for amylose
/ (ˈæmɪˌləʊz, -ləʊs) /
the minor component (about 20 per cent) of starch, consisting of long unbranched chains of glucose units. It is soluble in water and gives an intense blue colour with iodine: Compare amylopectin
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