Waxy Corn Starch

Product Description:
Waxy corn starch, waxy maize starch also known as amylopectin starch, is a type of starch derived from waxy corn (maize) kernels. Waxy corn starch is characterized by its high amylopectin content, which accounts for more than 99% of the starch composition. It is a fine, white powder with a neutral taste and excellent clarity when dissolved in water. Waxy corn starch has unique properties, including high viscosity, good stability, and a reduced tendency to retrograde compared to regular corn starch.
Product Applications:

Food Industry: Waxy corn starch is widely used in the food industry for its unique functionality. It is employed as a thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent, or texture enhancer in various food products. Waxy corn starch is particularly useful in applications where enhanced texture, clarity, and resistance to retrogradation are desired, such as in puddings, pie fillings, fruit jellies, and glazes.

Bakery and Confectionery: Waxy corn starch finds application in the bakery and confectionery industry. It is used as a binder, texture modifier, and moisture retention agent in baked goods like bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries. Waxy corn starch can also be used in confectionery products like candies, gummies, and chewy sweets to provide the desired texture and stability.

Dairy and Desserts: Waxy corn starch is utilized in dairy products and desserts as a thickening and stabilizing agent. It is commonly used in products like yogurts, ice creams, custards, and puddings to enhance texture, improve mouthfeel, and prevent syneresis (liquid separation) during processing and storage.

Meat and Seafood Products: Waxy corn starch is used in meat and seafood products for various purposes. It can serve as a binder and texture enhancer in processed meats, helping to improve water retention and provide a desirable texture. Waxy corn starch can also be used as a coating in battered and breaded products to enhance crispiness and maintain product integrity during frying.
Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals: Waxy corn starch finds application in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries as an excipient or filler in tablet and capsule formulations. It aids in the binding of active ingredients, facilitates tablet disintegration, and provides a smooth tablet appearance.

Industrial Applications: Waxy corn starch is utilized in various industrial applications, including papermaking, textiles, adhesives, and biodegradable plastics. It can be used as a binder or adhesive in paper coatings, textile sizing, and adhesives for improved performance and product quality.

Personal Care Products: Waxy corn starch is used in personal care and cosmetic products. It can be found in talcum powders, dry shampoos, and cosmetics as an absorbent and bulking agent, providing a smooth and silky feel.

Waxy corn starch's unique properties and functionality make it valuable in a wide range of applications in the food, bakery, confectionery, dairy, pharmaceutical, industrial, and personal care industries. Its ability to thicken, stabilize, enhance texture, and provide clarity contributes to the quality and performance of various products.