Definitions
- Referring to a white, powdery substance used for stiffening fabrics or as a thickening agent in cooking. - Describing a food group that includes grains, potatoes, and corn. - Talking about a substance used to add stiffness or structure to something.
- Referring to a sticky substance exuded by certain trees and plants. - Describing a type of candy that is chewy and flavored. - Talking about a substance used to stick things together or to seal envelopes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are substances.
- 2Both can be used in cooking or food preparation.
- 3Both can be used to add structure or stickiness to something.
- 4Both have various uses in different industries.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Starch comes from plants, while gum comes from trees and plants.
- 2Texture: Starch is a fine powder, while gum is a sticky, viscous substance.
- 3Function: Starch is primarily used as a thickening agent or to add stiffness, while gum is used as an adhesive or to add stickiness.
- 4Variety: Starch has many types, including cornstarch, potato starch, and tapioca starch, while gum has fewer types, such as gum arabic and xanthan gum.
- 5Usage: Starch is more commonly used in cooking and food preparation, while gum is more commonly used in industries such as papermaking, printing, and adhesives.
Remember this!
Starch and gum are both substances used for various purposes. However, the difference between them is their source, texture, function, variety, and usage. Starch is a fine powder derived from plants, used primarily as a thickening agent or to add stiffness. On the other hand, gum is a sticky, viscous substance derived from trees and plants, used mainly as an adhesive or to add stickiness.
