A native starch used as a thickener, binder, and processing aid across bakery, snack, and sauce applications, valued for its neutral flavour and consistent gelatinisation behaviour.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Insoluble in cold water; forms a paste on heating

Odour

Odourless

Typical usage level

1-10% of finished product weight, application-dependent

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (labelling)
E-number: Pending
Status: Raw material / ingredient; no additive authorisation required
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Maize Starch
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Thickener / binder / processing aid

Technical function	What it does
viscosity building on heating	Thickens on gelatinisation during cooking or baking.
binding	Holds particulates or pieces together within a formulation.
texturising	Contributes bite, chew, or structure to the finished product.

Recommended applications

Bakery

Thickener / binder / processing aid

Snacks & extruded products

Thickener / binder / processing aid

Sauces

Thickener / binder / processing aid

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	White fine powder
Colour	White fine powder
Odour	Odourless
Solubility	Insoluble in cold water; forms a paste on heating
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status: Non-GMO and GM-derived grades are both commercially available depending on maize origin. Confirm sourcing requirement with your order.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Moisture content, Protein residue, Viscosity (Brabender), Ash content.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Maize Starch

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / binder / processing aid

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Starches & Proteins

Maize Starch

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / binder / processing aid

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

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