Supply chain risk
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Potato Starch
A South American tree in the family Lecythidaceae.
- Price per lb
- 3.45/lb
- Price per kg
- $7.60/kg
Nutrition per pound
12-month cost trend
Nutrition profile
Potato Starch has a nutrition profile of 1,625 kcal/lb, 31.30 g protein/lb, 26.76 g fiber/lb, and 15.88 g total sugars/lb. It also provides 4,540.46 mg potassium/lb and 6.35 mg iron/lb.
Cost range and volatility
Potato Starch is currently priced at $7.60/kg. Journey AI tracks ingredient pricing over time to help CPG teams monitor cost movement, identify pricing trends, and support sourcing and product development decisions.
Sustainability
Journey AI evaluates ingredient sustainability using environmental indicators such as water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and upcycled status. These factors can help CPG teams compare Potato Starch with alternative starch systems.
Common CPG use cases
Potato Starch is commonly used as a thickener, binder, texturizer, and moisture-retention ingredient in soups, sauces, bakery products, snacks, processed foods, and gluten-free formulations.
Clean label compatibility
Potato Starch can be used in clean label formulations when its source, processing, and labeling meet the requirements of the intended product. Final compatibility depends on the formulation and application.
Regulatory status
Potato Starch is used as a food ingredient and is subject to applicable food safety, labeling, and ingredient regulations in the markets where it is sold. Requirements may vary by country and product application.
Alternatives
Potato Starch alternatives may include corn starch, tapioca starch, rice starch, arrowroot, and other starch-based systems. CPG teams can compare these options based on thickening performance, texture, processing conditions, cost, and application.
