Product Profile of Industrial Grade Tapioca Starch
Industrial Grade Tapioca Starch is basically carbohydrates, known as polysaccharides. The Starch has high viscosity, hence when treated with hot water it turns into a thick paste and when cooled with certain additives, it forms a gel. The Starch stays sticky over a very long period of times. The Industrial Grade Tapioca Starch is used as filler in the manufacturing of compounded animal feeds.
Key Features of Industrial Grade Tapioca Starch
- Basically carbohydrates, known as polysaccharides.
- Has high viscosity, hence when treated with hot water it turns into a thick paste and when cooled with certain additives, it forms a gel.
- Becomes sticky when it is mixed with water or certain chemicals
- Stays sticky over a very long period of times.
- Used as a filler in the manufacturing of compounded animal feeds.
- Used a binding material in making tablets.
- Can withstand long cooking times without breaking down.
- Becomes clear and gel-like when cooked and dissolves completely when used as a thickener
- Useful as a texture stabilizer and provides shine to the finished item