Tapioca/Cassava starch, derived from the root of the cassava plant, is not only a versatile ingredient in the kitchen but also a powerhouse of health benefits. Let’s explore the various ways this natural product can improve your well-being. Improves Digestive Health: Tapioca/cassava starch is rich in dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and helps prevent […]
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In the world of food production and industrial applications, starch is a crucial ingredient. Among the various types of starch available, cassava starch, wheat starch, corn starch, and potato starch are some of the most commonly used. Each type of starch has its unique properties, advantages, and disadvantages. This blog will compare these four types […]
Modified tapioca starch E1422, also known as acetylated distarch adipate, is a versatile ingredient commonly used in the food industry. Its unique properties make it particularly beneficial in ketchup applications. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits, usage, and advantages of using E1422 in ketchup production. Introduction Modified tapioca starch E1422 is a […]
Have you ever wondered what the difference was between tapioca flour and tapioca starch? I am guessing that many of you have because it is one of the questions that I have received the most when a customer are wondering between buying tapioca starch or tapioca flour. There will be bad consequences when buyers don’t […]
When it comes to which starch you should be adding to your products, your options stretch a mile wide. From native to modified starch, this carbohydrate can do just about anything you want it to. Where to Start? First, do you want native or modified? Native starches are the pure form, separated from wheat, corn, potatoes, or […]
WHAT IS PREGELATINIZED STARCH? Pregelatinized is also called Alpha starch. It is a native starch, but cooked, then dried. It has passed the Starch gelatinization process. Starch gelatinization is a process of breaking down the intermolecular bonds of starch molecules in the presence of water and heat, allowing the hydrogen bonding sites (the hydroxyl hydrogen and oxygen) to engage more water. This irreversibly dissolves the starch granule in water. Water […]
Oxidized Starch It is a modified tapioca starch shaped, produced and manufactured by means of oxygenation of high excellence quality native tapioca starch with a changed variety of oxidizing agents and oxidized starch as are attained. The Oxidized Starch has smaller chain sizes and length than native starches. Oxidized Starch advances whiteness and decreases microbiological […]