Maize Starch Powder - IP Special Quality

Introduction :

• Maize Starch is a mixture of polysaccharides about 74 % amylopectin and 26 % amylose.
• M/S. UNIVERSAL STARCH-CHEM ALLIED LTD. manufactures Maize Starch Powder-special quality- IP. In most modern plant under good manufacturing practice to suit the requirements of Pharmaceutical and Food Industries as per IP standards, with the following specifications-
• It is a fine White Powder, odorless, taste slight and characteristic and microbiologically suitable as Pharmaceutical grade, useful in Pharmaceutical and Food Industry as a binder, thickener, disintegrating agents in tableting and various formulations.

Application :
Food Industry :
It is a good source of carbohydrate and chosen for four reasons 1.As as thickener 2.As as binder 3. As as Filler 4. As as stabilizer. Depending upon the purposes, Maize Starch is used in Canned and Powder soups, instant desserts, custard powder, Ice-cream, sauces and gravies, bakery products, baby foods and Baking powder.
Pharmaceutical Industry :
Drugs and medicaments are required to be taken in small but accurate doses in the form of pills and tablets. Starch is used because it is bland, odorless and capable of digestion.