Description
Native wheat starch is a white, fine powder with a neutral smell and taste. It is produced by cleaning, peeling and milling wheat, and then subjected to water treatment to separate the starch.
Wheat starch has emulsifying, water-retaining and clouding properties. It is insoluble in cold liquids and alcohol. It increases the smoothness and creaminess of the product, improves its texture and density.
| Physical and chemical characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Max. 13% |
| pH | 5.0 – 7.0 |
| Ash | About 0.2% |
| Fat | Max. 0.35% |
| Crude protein | < 0.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4% |
The shelf life of wheat starch is 12 to 24 months. The product should be stored in cool, dry conditions.
Salsal Trading SA offers wheat starch in 25 kg bags and Big Bags.
Wheat starch is widely used in the food industry. In products such as sweets, desserts, baked goods, snacks, ready meals, creams, soups and sauce premixes, it is a thickener, binder and stabilizer. It is also used to produce gluten-free products. Since native wheat starch improves water binding, it is used in the production of meat products, improving their structure and moisture. In the frozen food industry, the product is used as a texture stabilizer, preventing excessive disintegration of products during defrosting.
Native wheat starch is also used in paper production. It is a binder and coating agent, increases the strength of paper. Wheat starch can also be a filler in the production of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.
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