Gelatinization

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛɫətənˈaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Gelatinization (noun)

  1. A change where starch granules absorb water and swell, making a thick, soft mixture when heated.

Examples

  • Gelatinization happens when starch absorbs water and thickens.
  • The sauce thickens due to gelatinization during heating.