At LACTAVIT, we offer high quality native starches to meet all your needs:
- Potato starch
- Corn starch
- Tapioca starch
For further information on our products, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Native starches are abundant and essential carbohydrate compounds in human and animal nutrition. Here’s some information on native starches from different sources:
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- Potato starch:
Potato starch, also known as potato starch, is extracted from potato tubers and is widely used as a thickener, gelling agent and binder in the food industry.
It is widely used as a thickener, gelling agent and binder in the food industry; its texture is generally translucent and it is appreciated for its ability to form firm gels.
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- Corn starch (or wheat starch):
Corn starch, also known as wheat starch, is extracted from corn or wheat and is commonly used as a thickener in sauces, soups and desserts.It has an opaque texture and forms short gels.
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- Tapioca starch:
Tapioca starch comes from cassava roots and is used to thicken sauces, puddings and baked goods. It has a longer texture and is often translucent.
These native starches are versatile and play an essential role in the texture, stability and quality of the foods we eat. They are also affordable and renewable, making them valuable ingredients in the food industry.
