Potato starch Prima A
Native potato starch
Raw material: Potato
Technical profile
Food grade native potato starch from our own production. Made from potatoes by physical processes, without chemicals.
Native starches- Trade name
- Prima A
- Chemical name
- Native potato starch
- Category
- Native starches
- Modification
- Native
- Raw material
- Potato
- Grade
- Food grade
- Production
- Own production
What it does in your application
Thickening
Thickens strongly even at low addition.
For technologistsPotato starch has a high thickening power and gelatinises at a lower temperature than cereal starches.
Water binding
Binds water in the recipe.
For technologistsA high water binding capacity is typical of native potato starch.
Clear paste
Keeps the product clear.
For technologistsForms a clear paste after gelatinisation.
Neutral taste
Does not affect taste or smell.
For technologistsNeutral taste and odour.
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
Photo: meat industry
Meat industry
- Thickening
- Water binding
- Clear paste
Bakery industry
- Thickening
- Water binding
- Clear paste
Photo: dairy industry
Dairy industry
- Thickening
- Water binding
- Clear paste
Photo: paper industry
Paper industry
- Surface strength
- Reduced dusting
Photo: textile industry
Textile industry
- Textile sizing
Photo: other industries
Other industries
- Surface strength
- Reduced dusting
- Textile sizing
Related products
Wheat starch, deproteinised
Native wheat starch, deproteinised
- Reduced gluten
- Thickening
- Short texture
Native
Try it in your application
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