Natural Power from the Tuber: Native Potato Starch
Potato starch, commonly referred to as potato flour, is a true all-rounder – especially in its native form. As a purely plant-based product extracted from fresh potatoes, it impresses with its high purity, neutral taste, and wide range of applications in the food industry.
What is Native Potato Starch?
Native potato starch is an untreated starch obtained by washing out and drying the starch naturally present in potatoes – without any chemical modification. It consists of 100% pure starch and contains no additives. Its key properties include high water-binding capacity, fine texture, and the formation of a particularly clear gel upon gelatinization.
Applications in the Food Industry
Native potato starch is a highly sought-after functional ingredient across many areas of food production. This versatile raw material is commonly used for:
- thickening sauces, soups, and dressings
- producing baked goods
- texturizing meat and sausage products
- serving as a coating agent for confectionery
- acting as a thickener in ready-to-eat meals
Thanks to its high swelling capacity and excellent cold stability, it is especially popular in products intended for chilled or frozen storage. It offers outstanding freeze-thaw stability.
Proven as a Release Agent: Potato Starch Powder for Baked Goods and More
In addition to the standard type, we also offer a special potato starch powder containing 0.1% silicon dioxide, proven as an effective release agent. It is primarily used in the baking industry but is also successfully employed in other sectors, such as for preventing shredded cheese from clumping – for instance, on pizzas.
More than Just "Natural": Our Portfolio of Modified Potato Starches
As valuable as native potato starch is, some applications require additional adaptation. That’s why we offer a wide range of modified potato starches, specifically developed for various industrial requirements, including:
- cold-swelling starches, ideal for instant products or cold applications
- hot-swelling starches (also known as cook-up starches), perfect for traditional cooking processes and heat-stable products
These specialty starches offer even more targeted functionality – from improved heat stability to greater process reliability.
Clean Label with High Performance: Functionality without Declaration
For applications demanding top technological performance combined with clean label standards, we also provide special cold-swelling potato starches that do not require labeling as modified. This is made possible through a particularly gentle, technologically advanced spray-drying process that enhances swelling properties without any chemical modification. It is the ideal solution for producers who prioritize transparency and naturalness without compromising on functionality.
Tailored Advice: Finding the Optimal Starch Solution Together
Choosing the right type of starch – whether modified or clean label – depends largely on the specific recipe and intended application. What is being produced? Which processes are involved? And what outcome is desired?
To quickly and precisely identify the optimal solution, we recommend contacting us directly. Our experienced team of specialized application engineers is ready to understand your requirements and help you select the most suitable starch quality from our portfolio.
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