Corn Starch
Corn starch, corn flour starch or maize is the starch derived from the corn (maize) grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the kernel. Corn starch has various applications viz.Food, paper, Textile and Pharmaceutical.
Description
Corn Starch is a food grade corn starch produced from corn under specific process conditions and parameters which comply GMP and FDA product standards.
Physical Properties
Corn Starch ( Food Grade ) has the following physical properties.
Product Label
Package labelling Glucose syrup
Country of Origin
India
| Physical Properties | Â |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Colour | White to off-White |
| Particle size (passing through BS 100 mesh) |
99% |
Specifications
| Physico-Chemical | Â |
| Starch | ≥ 98 % |
| Protein | ≤ 0.6 % |
| Cold water solubles | ≤ 0.4 % |
| Alcoholic acidity (90% alcohol) |
≤ 0.025 % |
| Moisture | ≤ 12 % |
| Ash | ≤ 0.2 % |
| Acid insoluble Ash | ≤ 0.1 % |
| pH (10%) | 5-7 |
| Heavy Metals & Residues | Â |
| As | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg |
| Pb | ≤ 2.5 mg/kg |
| Hg | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg |
| Cd | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg |
| Fe | ≤ 50 mg/kg |
| Microbiological | Â |
| Total counts | ≤ 10000 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | ≤ 30 MPN/100g |
| Yeast & Molds | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| E. Coli | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Pathogenic Bacteria | Absent |
Application
Corn Starch ( Food Grade ) can be used in various applications in
the food industries. It is mainly used as thicker,
stabiliser, binder, filler, moisture retention agent,
adjusting texture, etc. Some of the end-uses of
Corn Starch ( Food Grade ) are;
- Ice-cream
- Instant desserts
- Custard powder
- Sauces & Gravies
- Bakery
- Snacks & prepared Foods
- Beverages
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Meat
Storage
Corn Starch ( Food Grade ) should be stored in a cool dry place, away from strong light and high temperature. When stored under proper conditions Corn Starch ( Food Grade ) will maintain its declared specifications for at least 24
months.
Packaging
Corn Starch ( Food Grade ) is available in 25 kg HDPE bag and 25 kg Kraft paper bag. Special packaging is also available on request.
Technical Services
Our technical services laboratory shall be pleased to provide more information covering specific applications for this product or discuss any particular problem, which may occur in the industry.
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