noun
- a starchy substance obtained from plants, especially from roots and tubers; starch used in cooking or industry
Usage: technical; often used in food science and industrial contexts
Examples
- Potato fecula is commonly used as a thickening agent in sauces.
- The fecula extracted from cassava root is processed into tapioca.
- Manufacturers use fecula in the production of adhesives and textiles.
- Arrowroot fecula has been used in traditional cooking for centuries.
- The fecula content in corn makes it valuable for industrial applications.