Grain or Starch
Pea Starch
About This Entry
Pea starch is a plant-based thickener for vegan sauces and gluten-free pasta with neutral body — its clean legume starch pairs with Pinot Noir, crisp whites, and herb-driven light reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Sauvignon Blanc — Pea starch neutral plant thickener suits Sauvignon Blanc in modern gluten-free sauce and coating contexts.
Common Culinary Uses
- potato starch
At a Glance
Group
Starches
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Pisum sativum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Pea Starch
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Starches
- Scientific name
- Pisum sativum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent