ge·la·ti·ni·za·tion
jə-ˌla-tə-nə-ˈzā-shən 
ˌje-lə-tə-
ˌje-lə-tə-
: the process of converting into a gelatinous form or into a jelly
ge·lat·i·nize
jəˈlatᵊnˌīz
ˈjelətə̇ˌnīz
-ed/-ing/-s
1
: to convert into a gelatinous form or into a jelly
strong heating with water gelatinizes starch
compare jelly
2
: to coat or treat with gelatin
: to become gelatinous or change into a jelly
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Noun
Longer cooking times increase starch gelatinization, which can raise glycemic response.
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Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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“Gelatinization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelatinization. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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gelatinization
noun
ge·la·ti·ni·za·tion
variants
or British gelatinisation
: the process of converting into a gelatinous form or into a jelly
gelatinize
verb
or British gelatinise
gelatinized or British gelatinised; gelatinizing or British gelatinising
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