Grain or Starch
Waxy Rice Starch
About This Entry
Waxy rice starch creates chewy mochi texture and glossy Asian desserts with high amylopectin — its sticky rice starch pairs with sake, off-dry Riesling, and dessert sparkling wine.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Riesling — Waxy rice starch sticky dessert powder suits off-dry Riesling — distinct from glutinous rice starch and plain rice neutral profile.
At a Glance
Group
Starches
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Oryza sativa
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Waxy Rice Starch
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Starches
- Scientific name
- Oryza sativa
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent