FAQ		| Educ.& Training Serv. | Glossary | References | Image Pages | Faq to Top Site Sponsor to Top College of Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University Dedicated to improving the lives, health, and environment of individuals, families and communities. Waxy cornstarch is an example of a food preparation product that is high in which starch polymer? What is its probable use. to Top Waxy cornstarch, waxy barley starch, waxy rice starch are all high in amylopectin with little if any amylose. For this reason, in the typical 5% starch mixture, it will contribute to viscosity but not gel strength. Certainly, if one prepared a 30% starch mixture they might possible get a gel. Since the waxy cornstarch does not gel, it was historically used in the first canned pie fillings. Now, as well as waxy cornstarch, modified starches are also used. to Top Updated: Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
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