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Go Green with Corn Starch Packaging

C ornstarch is a biodegradable packaging material that can replace polystyrene (Styrofoam) and plastic. Available in transparent and opaque materials,   cornstarch  can be used in various ways, but the most popular way to utilise cornstarch packaging is for takeaway food. This includes packaging options such as; Trays Lids Bags Plates Bowls Containers Unlike petroleum-based plastic, cornstarch containers are biodegradable and renewable, making them an excellent choice for eco-friendly packaging material and plastic alternatives. WHY SHOULD YOU SWITCH TO CORN STARCH PACKAGING? Corn starch packaging can be very beneficial to the environment and your business. Firstly, by switching to corn starch PLA, you can improve your brand by positioning yourself as a socially responsible and eco-friendly company. As a result, you can expect an increase in overall marketability because you’ll effectively be able to attract environmentally conscious customers. Likewise, you can achieve a grea...

Different types of Food-Grade Starches

Starches from different sources, even those extracted from less common corn varieties, offer a range of functionality and present several potential advantages. Starch and derivatives have emerged as the most promising environment friendly ingredients over the years, offering varied application benefits in both food & non-food industries. These cost-efficient functional ingredients tend to influence appearance, texture, taste and shelf life of the products. We all want foods and beverages with great mouthfeel and taste, but don’t want to fill up with fat, calories and sugar. Product developers recognize that low-fat, high-fiber and low carbs are critical factors today for baked goods and snack formulations. Starches help manufacturers to address these challenges. Starch can be extracted from more than 50 types of plants and supports sauces, puddings, pie fillings and soups. But no two starches are created equal, and that’s good for bakery and snack product developers seeking to...

A Simple Guide To Water Tanks For Your Corn Farm

  Being a farmer can be a challenging role. Not only do they have to manage their crops, but they also have to take care of their staff and equipment. Farmers may struggle to correctly grow their crops for the market without trusted workers and reliable equipment.  A successful corn farm places a lot of value on water availability for the crops and the workers. For this reason, many corn farmers choose to have various types of water tanks to use, and here is a simple guide to finding the right one: Choose A High-Quality Water Tank Brand Depending on the functions the farmer needs the water tank to fulfill, there are different types of tanks from various suppliers that they can choose. A high-quality tank will be more reliable and ensure that the farmer doesn’t have to worry about replacing it anytime soon.  Water tanks could be a sizeable investment that corn farmers make. So, to make it worth their while, the farmer should buy tanks from a reputable dealer that will give...

Native & Modified Starches for food formulations

Starches from different sources, even those extracted from less common corn varieties, offer a range of functionality and present several potential advantages. Starch and derivatives have emerged as the most promising environment friendly ingredients over the years, offering varied application benefits in both food & non-food industries. These cost-efficient functional ingredients tend to influence appearance, texture, taste and shelf life of the products. We all want foods and beverages with great mouthfeel and taste, but don't want to fill up with fat, calories and sugar. Product developers recognize that low-fat, high-fiber and low carbs are critical factors today for baked goods and snack formulations. Starches help manufacturers to address these challenges. Starch can be extracted from more than 50 types of plants and supports sauces, puddings, pie fillings and soups. But no two starches are created equal, and that’s good for bakery and snack product developers seeking to ...

Corn Starch: A Natural Remedy for Allergies & Infections

Corn starch is primarily a remnant carbohydrate derived from the endosperm of corn. It is a white powdery substance that holds its pre-eminence in worldwide cuisines, household, and industrial chores.  It acts as the quintessential thickening agent for making the sauces, gravies, glazes, soups, casseroles, pies and other desserts. Corn starch powder, a corn derivative contains no proteins & exclusively offers carbohydrate contents, which invariably classifies it into a gluten-free product. It also serves as an excellent gluten-free alternative to flour thickeners in various recipes. The odorless starch powder escorts many salutary benefits and underpins the domestic errands in multiple ways.  Corn starch is a highly versatile & resourceful product that helps in the treatment & prevention of frequently contacted allergies: Skin Irritation: Corn starch can be effectively used as a DIY soother for various kinds of skin irritations including sunburn & skin a...

Maize Starch - A Powder with a Practical Punch

Clever uses of maize starch powder We use a lot of  maize starch   in our cooking since regular flour is off limits in our house. But that’s certainly not all it’s good for! There are lots of practical uses for cornstarch outside the kitchen. From untangling knots to soothing sunburns to making finger paint!  Maize starch, commonly known as corn starch/ corn flour is a remnant carbohydrate derived from the endosperm of corn. It is a white powdery substance that holds its pre-eminence in worldwide cuisines, household, and industrial chores.  It acts as the quintessential thickening agent for making the sauces, gravies, glazes, soups, casseroles, pies and other desserts. This  corn derivative starch powder  contains no proteins & exclusively offers carbohydrate contents, which invariably classifies it into a gluten-free product. It also serves as an excellent gluten-free alternative to flour thickeners in various recipes. Maize starch is exten...