Native Corn Starch
25 kg bagsMoisture ≤12%; protein ≤0.3%; fat ≤0.25%
White corn starch for thickening and improving texture in sauces, fillings and bakery products.
Product Description
Food-grade, free-flowing carbohydrate powder extracted from corn grains. Insoluble in cold water and organic solvents; forms a firm, opaque gel when cooked in water. Used as a thickener, texturizer, film former, water binder and filler in soups, sauces, gravies, cream and custard fillings, puddings, salad dressings, icing, dry mixes, meat, poultry and bakery products.
Storage and Packaging
Packaging: Double-ply paper bags or polypropylene bags, 25 kg gross weight. Store dry, away from direct sunlight. Shelf life: 2 years. Physical and Chemical Data
ParameterSpecification
AppearanceFree-flowing white powder
Moisture≤12%
Protein≤0.3%
Fat≤0.25%
Sulphites (SO2)≤10 ppm
Ash≤0.8%
pH (10% solution)5-6
Acidity≤2 ml 0.1 N NaOH per 10 g starch
Viscosity≥35,000 cP (8% solution, L4 spindle, 10 rpm, 40°C)
Passing 150 μm sieve≥95%
Passing 212 μm sieve≥99.5%
Lead≤0.2 ppm
Cadmium≤0.1 ppm
Arsenic≤1 ppm
Mercury≤0.05 ppm
Aflatoxin B1≤2 μg/kg
Total aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2≤5 μg/kg
Pesticide residuesWithin applicable maximum residue limits
Product specification1
Microbiological Data
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moulds and yeasts | Absent |
| Total plate count | ≤200 cfu/10 g |
| Aerobic / thermophilic spores | 125-150 spores/10 g |
| Anaerobic / thermophilic spores | 4 spores/10 g |
| Acid, no gas spores | 50-75 spores/10 g |
| Sulphite-reducing spores | 5 spores/10 g |
| Product specification | 2 |