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Tapioca starch

Native tapioca starch

Technical profile

Food grade native tapioca starch, obtained from cassava roots by physical processes.

Native starches
Trade name
Tapiokový škrob
Chemical name
Native tapioca starch
Category
Native starches
Modification
Native
Grade
Food grade

What it does in your application

Neutral taste

Does not affect the taste.

For technologistsTapioca starch has a neutral taste.

Clear paste

Keeps the product clear.

For technologistsForms a clear paste.

Elastic texture

Gives a more elastic texture.

For technologistsThe paste is more elastic than cereal starch pastes.

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

  • Neutral taste
  • Clear paste
  • Elastic texture
Wheat ears and grains

Bakery industry

  • Neutral taste
  • Clear paste
  • Elastic texture

Dairy industry

  • Neutral taste
  • Clear paste
  • Elastic texture

Paper industry

  • Surface strength
  • Reduced dusting

Textile industry

  • Textile sizing

Other industries

  • Surface strength
  • Reduced dusting
  • Textile sizing

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