Applications

• Food Thickener: Adds thickness and texture to soups, sauces, and gravies.
• Baking Ingredient: Used in recipes for cakes, cookies, and bread to improve texture.
  
• Binding Agent: Binds ingredients together in recipes like meatballs and fish cakes.
• Pie Filling: Thickens fruit pie fillings.
• Dessert Making: Common in puddings, custards, and fruit desserts.
• Coating for Frying: Creates a crispy coating for fried foods.
• Adhesive: Used in papermaking and bookbinding.
• Textile Sizing: Applied to textiles to improve stiffness.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a tablet binder and disintegrant.
• Cosmetics: Found in some cosmetic and skincare products.
• Scientific Research: Used in labs for various experiments.
• Biodegradable Plastics: A component in some biodegradable plastics.

General

What is Starch? Starch or amylum is a carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. This polysaccharide is produced by most green plants as an energy store It appears as a fine, white powder that dissolves easily in water, forming a gel-like consistency when heated. Potato starch is widely used in various industries due to its high solubility and versatility in both food and non-food applications. It is a valuable ingredient in numerous formulations, providing texture, stability, and consistency.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Starch Soluble (Maize), ensuring reliable and consistent performance in food processing, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product integrity during transport.

Frequent Uses

Food and Beverage Industry
Commonly used as a thickening agent, stabiliser, and gelling agent in various food products such as sauces, soups, and puddings. It helps improve the texture, mouthfeel, and consistency of products. 

Pharmaceutical Applications
In pharmaceuticals, it serves as an excipient in the formulation of tablets and capsules. It is often employed as a binder, disintegrant, or filler, ensuring uniformity and effective drug release.

Textile Industry
Used in textile processing for sizing fabrics. It helps in maintaining the strength and durability of the fabric during weaving, and when applied as a finishing agent, it can give the fabric a smooth, lustrous appearance.

Cosmetic and Skincare Products
Utilised in the cosmetic industry due to its absorbent properties. It is frequently added to formulations such as powders, face masks, and creams, where it absorbs moisture and improves product texture.

Paper and Packaging
To improve the strength and printability of paper products. Additionally, it is used in packaging materials as a biodegradable option for environmentally friendly alternatives.

Industrial Applications
In various industries, including adhesives, coatings, and ceramics, it is employed as a binder or adhesive component. Its natural origin and versatility make it suitable for eco-friendly applications where non-toxic, biodegradable materials are desired.

Biodegradable Plastics
Increasingly used in the development of biodegradable plastics, offering a sustainable solution for reducing plastic waste in various products, from packaging to agricultural films.

Animal Feed
Included in feed formulations to provide energy. It serves as a source of easily digestible carbohydrates, supporting growth and productivity in livestock and poultry

Specification

• Moisture: <15%
• pH value: 3.5 - 7.0
• MVA Viscosity End: 700 - 1200 MVU
• Protein: <0.1% (ISO 3188)
• Ash: <0.35% (ISO 3593)
• Sulphur Dioxide: (SO2)
• Total Viable Count: <10,000/g
• (Incubation at 30°C for 3 days)
• Yeast and Moulds: <200/g
• (Culture at 25°C for 5 days)
• Certified Food Grade

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions