Starches
Starches are complex carbohydrates since they are made up of long chains of sugar molecules. Starches are used in many food and non-food applications. In food, starches are mainly used to improve the nutritional and sensory quality of our everyday food products.
Native Wheat Starch
What is it?
Native wheat starch is a plant-based ingredient used in food, which is obtained from wheat.
It is a white to off-white powder with a neutral odour and taste. It has an energy value of...
Read more
Native Potato Starch
What is it?
Native potato starch is a plant-based ingredient obtained from potatoes and used in food,.
It is a carbohydrate extracted from potatoes. It is extracted from high starch content variet...
Read more
Native Maize Starch
What is it?
Native maize starch is a plant-based ingredient used in food, which is obtained from maize. It belongs to the carbohydrates family.
This native starch is a white or cream-coloured, fin...
Read more
Native Barley Starch
What is it?
Native barley starch is a plant-based ingredient used in food and beverages. It is obtained from barley.
Native barley starch is comparable to native wheat starch. Barley is a...
Read more
Modified Starches
What is it?
Modified starches are plant-based ingredients/additives used in food, derived from cereals (maize and wheat) and tubers (potatoes). They belong to the Carbohydrates family.
They are us...
Read more