Potato Starch

Description

Potato Starch is obtained by crushing potatoes which releases the starch grains. The starch is then washed out and dried to powder. Starch is a polysaccharide which plays the role of storage substance in plants. Potato starch is a very refined starch, containing minimal protein or fat. This gives the powder a clear white color, and the cooked starch typical characteristics of neutral taste, good clarity, high binding strength, long texture and a minimal tendency to foaming or yellowing of the solution.

Starch is one of the most multi-functional substances used in foods industry. Its natural property of thickening and gelling is used in some applications. In foods and pharmaceutical industry, starch is used for giving a product proper texture, appearance (form), moistness, consistency and storage durability.

There are three types of Potato Starch we can offer:
– Superior Standard Potato Starch
– Potato Flour
– Superior Standard F Potato Starch

The product is not genetically modified, and has not been produced from genetically modified raw materials. Free from allergens.

Typical Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Odor: typical for potato starch, free from foreign odor
Taste: typical for potato starch, free from foreign taste
Color: pure white, no darker than standard I
Color in CIE, L system: not less than 93
Moisture: not more than 20 %
pH: 5,5 – 7,5

Applications
Potato Starch is used:
– as thickening and texture enhancing agent in the meat industry
– as thickening agent in the production of sauces, soups, puddings, gelatine desserts, ketchups and dressings
– as water-retention enhancing and stale delaying agent for bread
– as an additive for confectionery products
– in gluing yarn, starching, dying, and printing in the textile industry
– in gluing wood pulp and satinying paper in the paper industry
– in bookbinding
– in the production of glues, dextrins, explosives
– in production of baby powder, talcum powder, medicines in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries

Packaging
– 0.5 kg paper bags, collective packaging – 6 kg plastic film package or display-type carton boxes
– 1 kg paper bags, 10 kg plastic film package or display-type carton boxes
– 0.4 kg and 0.5 kg PP film bags, collective packaging – 10 kg carton boxes
– 20 kg, 25 kg, 40lbs, 50 lbs multiple layer Kraft paper bags
– 1,000 kg and 1,200 kg big bags or tankers
– and other packaging according to customer’s needs as per their designs and the requested weight

Shelf life
5 years from the date of production.

Storage
Potato Starch should be stored and shipped in a cool, dry environment with temperatures below 20°C and relative humidity 60 to 75%.