Cornstarch Powder

Product Details

  • Product : Cornstarch Powder (Corn Flour)
  • Origin : India
  • Botanical Name :Zea mays
  • Type :Food Grade or Industrial Grade
  • Color :Cornstarch is a fine, powdery starch derived from corn kernels. It is widely used in the food industry as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and binder, and in non-food industries for adhesives, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

Packing and Shipping Details

  • Packing :
    • Multi-layer paper bags with poly liner or polypropylene woven sacks.
    • Common sizes: 25kg, 50kg, or bulk packaging in 1-ton jumbo bags
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and ventilated place, away from moisture and contaminants.
  • Shelf Life : 24 months under proper storage conditions.
  • Container Loading Capacity :
    • 20ft Container: Up to 17–18 MT
    • 40ft Container: Up to 25–26 MT

Key Features

  • Food Industry:
    • Thickening agent for soups, sauces, and gravies.
    • Used in baked goods, puddings, and custards.
    • Stabilizer in dairy and confectionery products.
  • Non-Food Industry:
    • Adhesive in paper and packaging.
    • Textile stiffening agent.
    • Ingredient in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Physical Specifications

Parameter Range/Specification
Appearance Fine, smooth powder
Color White or slightly off-white
Odor Neutral, free from off-smells
Taste Neutral
Particle Size ≥ 95% passes through a 100-mesh sieve
Moisture Content ≤ 12%
Purity (Starch Content) ≥ 88%
Ash Content ≤ 0.2%

Chemical Specifications

Parameter Specification
pH (10% Solution) 4.5–7.0
Protein Content ≤ 0.35%
Fat Content ≤ 0.15%
Fiber Content ≤ 0.2%
Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) ≤ 30 ppm
Lead (Pb) ≤ 1 ppm
Arsenic (As) ≤ 0.5 ppm

Nutritional Information (per 100g)

Nutrient Content
Energy 381 kcal
Carbohydrates 91g
Protein 0.3g
Fat 0.1g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Calcium 2mg
Iron 0.1mg

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