Wheat starch is a quiet workhorse of the Turkish pantry. This Dr. Oetker version has a fine, granulated texture that is designed not to clump and gives a reliable, smooth thickness. It has a single ingredient, wheat starch, so it contains wheat and is not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid wheat.
The manufacturer lists a wide range of uses: milky desserts such as muhallebi and puddings, sweet and savoury sauces, fruit purées, fillings for tarts and biscuits, fruit jellies, soups, and even rolling out baklava dough. When thickening hot liquids, set aside four to six tablespoons of the cold liquid, stir the starch into it until smooth, then add this mixture to the rest of the liquid once it is boiling and keep cooking while stirring. In cakes and biscuits, the manufacturer suggests using starch at roughly one fifth of the amount of flour in the recipe.
The pack has a resealable locking closure that makes it simple to pour from and keep, and the back carries a measuring table prepared by the brand's test kitchen. Keep it in a cool, dry place.