fecula
/ˈfɛkjələ/
noun
- Starchy sediment obtained from plants, used as a food thickener or in manufacturing.
- The recipe calls for a tablespoon of fecula to give the sauce a glossy finish.
- Cassava fecula is a key ingredient in many traditional South American dishes.
- Potato fecula is often used as a gluten-free thickener in soups.
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