A gluten-free starch extracted from cassava root, valued for its clarity and neutral flavour in gluten-free formulations and Asian-style snack products.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Insoluble in cold water; forms a clear paste on heating

Odour

Odourless

Typical usage level

1-8% 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: Tapioca Starch
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Thickener / binder

Technical function	What it does
clarity in sauces	Produces a clear, glossy finish rather than an opaque paste.
neutral-flavour texturising	Thickens without contributing off-flavours.

Recommended applications

Gluten-free bakery

Thickener / binder

Snacks

Thickener / binder

Sauces

Thickener / binder

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	White fine powder
Colour	White fine powder
Odour	Odourless
Solubility	Insoluble in cold water; forms a clear 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: Cassava is not a commercially available GM crop; non-GMO by default.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Moisture content, Viscosity, Whiteness.

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

Tapioca Starch

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / binder

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Starches & Proteins

Tapioca Starch

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / binder

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Starches & Proteins

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Modified Starch (E1450)

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