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Maize starch

Native maize starch

Technical profile

Food grade native maize starch, obtained by mechanical separation from maize kernels.

Native starches
Trade name
Kukuřičný škrob
Chemical name
Native maize starch
Category
Native starches
Modification
Native
Grade
Food grade

What it does in your application

Thickening

Thickens and binds water.

For technologistsNative cereal starches thicken and bind water, forming a more opaque gel.

Short texture

Gives a short, non stringy texture.

For technologistsThe gel has a short texture.

Surface strength

Strengthens the surface of paper and board.

For technologistsIn surface treatment of paper and board it increases surface strength and controls mechanical properties.

Reduced dusting

Reduces paper dusting.

For technologistsSurface treatment reduces dusting.

Textile sizing

A sizing agent for textiles.

For technologistsUsed as a sizing agent in the textile industry.

Where it is used

Meat industry

  • Thickening
  • Short texture
Wheat ears and grains

Bakery industry

  • Thickening
  • Short texture

Dairy industry

  • Thickening
  • Short texture

Paper industry

  • Surface strength
  • Reduced dusting

Textile industry

  • Textile sizing

Other industries

  • Surface strength
  • Reduced dusting
  • Textile sizing

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