Corn Starch is a natural carbohydrate polymer and a versatile multi-functional ingredient, extracted from the endosperm of corn kernels. It is renowned for its thickening, gelling, binding, and film-forming properties. As a renewable and biodegradable resource, it plays a critical role in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and textile industries. Production involves a wet-milling process including steeping, grinding, separation, purification, and drying.

❋ Aliases: Maize Starch
❋ English Name: Corn Starch
❋ Chemical Formula: (C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ
❋ Molecular Weight: Polymer (Variable)
❋ CAS Number: 9005-25-8

Key Properties: Neutral taste, white appearance, high viscosity, water-binding capacity, biodegradability.

Advanced Application Scenarios

1. "Texture and Consistency Modifier" in Food Industry

• Acts as a primary thickener and stabilizer in sauces, gravies, soups, and puddings, providing a smooth texture and desired consistency.

• Used as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods like icing sugar and as a binder in processed meats.

2. "Versatile Excipient" in Pharmaceuticals

• Serves as a key diluent or filler in tablet formulations, ensuring accurate dosage and tablet integrity.

• Functions as a disintegrant, promoting the breakdown of tablets in the digestive system for rapid drug release.

3. "Green Base Material" in Bioplastics and Packaging

• A primary raw material for producing biodegradable plastics and films, offering an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based polymers.

• Used in the production of loose-fill packaging "peanuts" and compostable bags.

4. "Sustainable Sizing Agent" in Textile and Paper Industries

• Applied as a warp sizing agent in textile weaving to protect yarns from abrasion and breakage.

• Used as a binder and coating agent in paper manufacturing to improve strength, printability, and surface smoothness.

Technological Breakthroughs and Sustainable Development

Modified Starch Technology

• Development of physically, chemically, or enzymatically modified starches (e.g., cross-linked, acetylated, hydroxypropylated) to enhance functionality like freeze-thaw stability, acid resistance, and clarity.

• Creation of cold-water-swelling or pre-gelatinized starches for instant applications.

Precision Processing

• Implementation of advanced hydrocyclone separation and refining technologies to achieve high purity (≥99.5% starch) with low protein and fat content.

• Utilization of energy-efficient flash dryers to produce starches with controlled moisture and uniform particle size.

Sustainable Sourcing and Production

• Sourcing non-GMO corn to meet specific market demands.

• Implementation of closed-loop water systems in milling plants to significantly reduce freshwater consumption.

• Utilization of co-products (e.g., corn gluten meal, steep water) for animal feed, contributing to a zero-waste approach.

Quality and Safety

• Adherence to strict food safety standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, GMP) and regulatory limits for moisture, pH, and microbiological contaminants.

• Certification systems (e.g., Identity Preserved, Kosher, Halal) to ensure supply chain integrity and meet diverse customer needs.

Technical Advantages

Quality Advantages

• Protein Content (Dry Basis): ≤ 0.4% (Typical for Refined Grade)

• Fat Content: ≤ 0.15%

• Moisture Content: 10 - 14% (Industry Standard)

Physical Characteristics

• Appearance: Fine, white, free-flowing powder

• Solubility: Insoluble in cold water; forms a gel or paste in hot water.

• Particle Size: Customizable, but typically fine powder passing through specific mesh screens (e.g., 100 mesh).

Application Support

• Provides technical data on viscosity profiles, gelatinization temperature, and paste clarity for different product grades.

• Offers formulation assistance and troubleshooting for specific application challenges, such as preventing syneresis in foods or improving tablet hardness in pharmaceuticals.

Why Choose Us?

✅ High-purity products, in compliance with international standards
✅ 30+ Years Chemical Manufacturing Experience
✅ Strict QC with Batch Traceability
✅ Global logistics, supporting sea and air transportation
✅ Technical support, providing customized solutions
✅ Factory direct supply, with strong price competitiveness