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Wheat starch A I

Native wheat starch

Technical profile

Food grade native wheat starch, obtained from wheat flour by physical processes.

Native starches
Trade name
A I
Chemical name
Native wheat 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

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