
Modified starch is a special type of starch made by changing regular starch (from corn, potato, wheat, or tapioca) to make it work better in food and other products. It is made stronger to handle heat, acids, freezing, and mixing without breaking down.
Helps to thicken food (like sauces and soups)
Keeps food stable during cooking and storage
Works as a binder to hold ingredients together
Helps control texture and moisture
Improves taste, feel, and look of food
Makes products last longer without spoiling
Used in non-food products like paper and textiles to add strength and smoothness
Looks like a white or off-white powder
Has no smell or taste
Mixes easily in water (some types in hot water, some in cold)
Can handle heat, acid, and mixing better than regular starch
Long shelf life (up to 2 years if stored properly)
Food Products: Used in instant noodles, sauces, soups, baked goods, ice creams, and processed meats
Paper Industry: Helps make paper smooth and good for printing
Textile Industry: Used in fabric processing to make cloth stiff and easy to cut
Pharma Products: Helps in making tablets (used as binder and to help them break down properly)
Other Uses: Also used in making glues, pastes, and packaging materials
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