Description
CORN STARCH SPECIFICATIONS:
Parameter | Specifications |
---|---|
Color | White to slight yellowish |
Moisture % (max) | 14% |
Ash % (max) | 0.25% |
Protein % (max) | 0.6% |
Solubles % (max) | 0.5% |
Ether extract % (max) | 0.25% |
Acidity (5 gm in 100 ml alcohol) (max) | 1 ml of 0.1 N NaOH |
pH of 10% solution | 4.5 to 7.0 |
Iron ppm (max) | 40 ppm |
Fluorescence | Absent |
Oxidizing substance | As per test |
Microbial Limits | |
Total viable counts per gram (max) | 5000 (max) |
Total fungal count per gram | 200 (max) |
E.Coli per gram | Absent |
Salmonella per gram | Absent |
Starch is a carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined together by glycoside bonds. This polysaccharide is produced by all green plants as an energy store. It is the most important carbohydrate in the human diet. Starch occurs in natüre in many ways. It is contained in such staple foods as potatoes, wheat, maize (corn), rice, and cassava. Paeng Khao Phod (also known as maize starch) is one starch derived from corn, and it is ground from the white endosperm at the heart of a kernel of corn.
Corn Starch is a gluten-free, versatile ingredient perfect for thickening sauces, soups, and gravies. It provides a smooth texture. It helps achieve a crisp coating when frying foods like spring rolls and fried chicken. Paeng Khao Phod makes desserts like Thai custard and tapioca pudding velvety. It enhances the texture of Thai sticky rice and mango. Corn Starch also acts as a binder in certain Thai dumplings and snack recipes. It absorbs moisture and helps prevent sogginess in fried foods. Moreover, it has a long shelf life, making it easy to store.
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