Technical Description & Product Overview
Corn Starch (Cornstarch) is a fine, white, naturally derived starch obtained from the endosperm of maize (Zea mays). It is a versatile ingredient used as a thickening, binding, stabilizing and texture-modifying agent in food and industrial formulations. It is widely used in food and beverage processing, bakery products, sauces, gravies, soups, confectionery, puddings and instant foods, where it develops viscosity and improves texture when heated in water. Corn starch is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal-care products, adhesives and selected industrial applications. Source: Maize (Zea mays) | Physical form: fine white powder | Main functions: thickener, binder, stabilizer and texture modifier. The appropriate grade should be selected according to the intended application.