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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Maltodextrins Starch-based sugars Polyols Proteins & Fibres