Why does adding Corn/potato starch thicken up liquids?

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Why does adding Corn/potato starch thicken up liquids?

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Essentially the powder acts similar to rice/porridge oats and they absorb the liquid present, whilst expanding in size as they do.

This lessens the liquid, heightening the viscosity/thickness of the dish you have added this to.

Hope this helps!