Expiration
Shelf Life: 2 years from the production date
Potato Starch
Physical and Chemical Specifications
- Color: White
- Form: Free-flowing powder
- Moisture Content: 12-20%
- Protein: Maximum 0.1%
- pH (10% solution): 5.0-7.0
- Acidity: Maximum 2 ml of 0.1 N NaOH required for 10 grams of starch
- Viscosity (6% solution – Spindle 64 – 10 rpm – 40°C, Brookfield): 35,000-50,000 cP
- Acid Insoluble Ash: Maximum 0.3%
- Sulfites (as residual SO2): Maximum 10 ppm
- Fat: Maximum 0.1%
- Fineness (pass through 150 µm ≅ 100 mesh): Minimum 99.0%
Applications in Food Products
Packaging
- Double-ply paper bags of gross weight 25 kg
- Polypropylene bags of gross weight 25 kg and 50 kg
Storage
- Conditions: Store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Nutritional Information
Potato Starch is a high-carbohydrate ingredient that provides approximately 350 calories per 100 grams. It has low protein and fat content, making it ideal for various food applications that require a smooth texture and stability.
