"Amidon" tasteless powder that is found in plants like potatoes and used in various applications, including food, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. In the food industry, it's used as a thickening agent, binder, or filler. In textiles, it's used to stiffen fabrics. It can also refer to a medication called methadone. 
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Starch as a Food Ingredient:
Starch is a polysaccharide, a complex carbohydrate made up of many glucose units. 
It's a key component in many foods, providing structure and texture. 
Common sources of starch include cereals (rice, wheat, corn) and root crops (potatoes). 
It can be used as a thickener (in sauces and soups), a binder (in baked goods), or a filler (in processed foods). 
2. Starch in Textiles:
Starch has been traditionally used to stiffen fabrics, particularly in clothing like shirt collars. 
3. Starch in Pharmaceuticals:
Certain starches are used as excipients (inactive ingredients) in tablets and capsules.
They can act as binders, helping to hold the tablet together, or as diluents, adding bulk to the formulation. 
4. Other Uses:
Amidon de Maïs MST: A corn starch product used in cosmetics as a filler and sensory enhancer.