Starch

Starch (CAS 9005-25-8), also known as amylum, is a plant-derived polysaccharide sourced from corn, wheat, potato, tapioca, and arrowroot.

Where is Starch used?

• Food production: thickener, binder and film-former in sauces, soups and dairy desserts
• Baked goods and confectionery
• Paper and board: surface sizing agent and internal binder improving sheet strength, printability and coating adhesion
• Textiles: warp yarn sizing that increases thread strength and reduces breakage during weaving
• Construction: binder and water-retention agent in tile adhesives and joint compounds
• It is also essential for gypsum-based dry-mix formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Native and modified forms, including pregelatinized, oxidized, cross-linked and hydroxypropylated variants
• Source-specific options such as corn, potato, wheat and tapioca
• Packaging in bags and bulk, with non-GMO and organic-certified options