Description
Starches are naturally occurring carbohydrates extracted from various plants and grains. They serve as vital ingredients in the food and beverage industry, providing thickening, gelling, and stabilizing properties to a wide range of products. Starches are prized for their versatility, functionality, and ability to improve texture and consistency.
Benefits of Starches:
Thickening and Gelling: Enhances the viscosity and gel strength of food products, creating desired textures.
Stabilization: Helps maintain product consistency by preventing separation and sedimentation.
Binding: Acts as a binder in processed foods, improving structure and cohesiveness.
Moisture Retention: Retains moisture in baked goods, extending shelf-life and preventing staleness.
Versatility: Suitable for a wide array of applications, from sauces and soups to baked goods and confectionery.
Types of Starches:
Corn Starch:
Applications: Sauces, gravies, soups, puddings, baked goods
Benefits: Excellent thickening agent, neutral taste
Tapioca Starch:
Applications: Puddings, pie fillings, gluten-free products, snack foods
Benefits: High clarity, smooth texture, freeze-thaw stability
Potato Starch:
Applications: Soups, sauces, bakery products, processed meats
Benefits: High viscosity, creamy texture, gluten-free
Rice Starch:
Applications: Baby foods, desserts, dairy products, gluten-free baking
Benefits: Fine texture, hypoallergenic, easy digestibility
Wheat Starch:
Applications: Bakery products, batters, coatings, confectionery
Benefits: Good elasticity, mild flavor, binding properties
Modified Starches:
Applications: Ready-to-eat meals, instant products, salad dressings, sauces
Benefits: Enhanced stability, improved functionality, tailored properties
Application Guidelines:
Thickening:
Method: Dissolve starch in cold water before adding to hot liquids to prevent clumping.
Dosage: Use 1-2 tablespoons of starch per cup of liquid for desired thickness.
Gelling:
Method: Mix starch with cold water, then heat to activate the gelling properties.
Dosage: Adjust based on the required gel strength and product application.
Baking:
Method: Incorporate starch into dry ingredients for even distribution in doughs and batters.
Dosage: Replace a portion of flour with starch (typically 10-20%) for improved texture and moisture retention.
Stabilizing:
Method: Blend starch with other stabilizers and emulsifiers for optimal consistency in processed foods.
Dosage: Follow specific product formulations and processing guidelines.
Safety Considerations:
Quality: Select high-quality starches from reputable suppliers to ensure purity and performance.
Handling: Use clean, dry utensils and equipment to avoid contamination.
Storage: Store starches in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly sealed.
Allergies: Be mindful of potential allergens, such as wheat starch, and provide clear labeling for consumers.
- Starches
- Potato Starches
- Corn Starches
- Starches in bulk
Production Capacity:
10000
Delivery Timeframe:
Within 30 Days
Incoterms:
CFR - Cost and Freight
CIF - Cost, Insurance and Freight
Packaging Details:
Not informed
More about
Page Global Consultants
10-50
Employees
2M - 10M
Sales volume (USD)
90%
% Export sales
Year
Established
Business type
- Industry / Manufacturer
- Importer / Trading Company
- Representative / Agent
- Distributor / Wholesaler
Keywords
- Nuts
- Grains
- Meat
- Animal Feed
- Grains
- Oil
- Soybeans
- Corn
- Feed
- Fertilizer Ver Mais
Contact and location
- MABUNGU TSAKALA PATRICK
- +27 xxxxxxxx
- GQEBERHA / EASTERN CAPE | South Africa