Starch is composed of two molecules: amylose and amylopectin. Amylose is a hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis reaction of the 1-4 linkages of the α-amylose component when digesting ...

How the Amylose in Cornstarch Helps Sear Your Steak Cornstarch is the ideal starch for giving your steak a crispy crust because, like other starches, it contains a starch molecule called amylose.