Maize Starch USP

Description Our Corn starch USP is produced from specific process and conditions as per United States Pharmacopoeia Standards. It consists of polysaccharide granules obtained from the caryopsis of Maize or Corn, Zea mays Linn.
Typical Analysis

• Physical Form - Powder
• Colour - White to off-White
• Granulation Through - BS # 100, 99%

Functional Benefits

• Binder & Filler
• Coating & Dusting Media

Package and Storage

• Package - 3-Ply Laminated /PaperIHDPE bags.
• Net Weight - 25kg/50kg/750kg
• Storage - Keep Product away from water humidity and high temperature to avoid moisture absorption.
• Shelf Life - Five years from the date of Production.

Microbiological Limits

• Total Bacterial count - NMT 1000 cfu/gm
• Mould & Yeast - NMT 100 cfu/gm
• Pathogen - E.Coil & Samonella Absent

Indetification

• The starch granules show a distinct black cross intersecting at the hilum
• A thin, clloudy mucilage is formed
• An orange red to dark blue colour is produced, which disappears on heating