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Maize Starch
Introduction:-
Maize Starch Powder commonly known as Corn Starch is derived Corn.
Description:-
Maize Starch is a
cereal starch having low protein & Ash content. Maize Starch is
transformed into a very smooth paste with in an hour. The foaming is
usually associated with high pH so it is not necessary to add any
antifoaming agent because pH of Maize Starch is always maintained in
neutral range. In addition to this Starch, the starch is easily
dispersal in hydrophilic media when the product is immersed.
Specification:-
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Appearance
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White Powder
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Moisture %
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13 to 14
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Ash %
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0.15 to 0.30
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Soluble
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0.3 to 0.5
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pH of 10% solution
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5 to 7
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Acidity for 5gms using NaOH
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1.00 ml.
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Mesh size-pass through 100 Mesh %
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99.80
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Pass through 200 Mesh
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97.00%
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Protein %
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0.4 to 0.5
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Fibres
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0.05 to 0.10
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Iron ppm
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30 40
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Applications:-
Pharmaceutical Industry:
Maize Starch is
used in Pharmaceutical Industry as a dusting media for various type of
coating as well as binder & filler for capsules & tables. It is
widely accepted in the areas of Dry granulation techniques where active
ingredient are hygroscopic and is difficult to dry after wet binding.
Maize Starch has proved to be as a efficient dry binder.
Textile Industry:
Maize Starch is
used in textile industry to provide stiffness & to add weight to
cloths. Starch is also used in conjunction with thermoplastic or
thermosetting resins to obtain a permanent finish.
Food Industry:
Maize Starch plays
a vital role in food industry due to its characteristic such as
viscosity & opaque paste, used for thickening sauces, gravies,
pudding and pie fillings. It has numerous application in baking
industry, provides strength to ice cream cones.
Paper Industry:
Maize Starch is
used in paper industry for sizing as well as to increase the paper
strength. The purpose of size press application is to improve
appearance and erasibility ink penetration and form a hard firm surface
for writing or printing, to produce surface fiber picking, and to
prepare the sheet for subsequent coating. Corn Starch is used as an
adhesive in pigmented coating for paper and paper board. The primary
purpose of coating is to enhance the printability and appearance of the
paper.
Packaging:
Maize Starch Powder is available in 50kgs plastic lined HDPE woven bag.
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