What is the difference between organic potato starch and non-organic potato starch?

Potato starch is renowned for its high transparency and excellent thickening properties, making it suitable for creating clear and bright sauces and soups. It gelatinizes at a lower temperature, helping to preserve the original flavour and nutrients of food, and is virtually tasteless, not affecting the inherent taste of the food. For those on a gluten-free diet, it is an ideal substitute. But what exactly is the difference between non-organic and organic potato starch?

Organic potato starch strictly adheres to organic farming standards during the cultivation of potatoes, using only natural fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, and must undergo rigorous testing and certification. In contrast, non-organic potatoes are cultivated using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which can leave residues in the potato starch and potentially harm human health.

The growing environment for the raw materials of organic potato starch is more natural and organic. The soil quality of organic potatoes is better, with no pollution from chemical substances in the air, and the water sources are cleaner and healthier. These factors contribute to the growth and nutrient accumulation in organic potatoes. On the other hand, non-organic foods are grown in extensively industrialized and chemically treated environments, where the soil and water sources may be heavily polluted by industrial waste and pollutants, directly affecting the quality and nutritional content of the potatoes.

There are also differences in the composition of organic and non-organic potato starch. Organic potato starch is richer in nutrients, with a higher content of vitamins and minerals. Additionally, organic potato starch is easier to absorb because the chemicals and additives present in non-organic starch may affect the body's ability to absorb nutrients.