Modified Waxy Maize Starch
What is Modified Waxy Maize Starch
Modified Maize Starch is a functional starch derived from maize and modified to provide enhanced thickening, stability, texture, binding, and processing performance. It is widely used in sauces, dressings, soups, gravies, bakery products, snacks, instant foods, confectionery, processed foods, and ready-to-eat meals.Available E numbers: E1412, E1422.
Available Variants
| Variant | Description | Application Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Stycros H | Stycros H (E1412) is a modified waxy maize starch that produces short-textured, clear gels with excellent processing stability. It is suitable for low-pH products, high-shear processing, and retort applications, making it ideal for food formulations requiring clarity, texture, and resistance to demanding processing conditions. | Bakery, Coatings & Breadings, Frozen Foods, Sauces & Gravies, Snacks & Extruded Products |
| Stygel W | Stygel W is a food-grade, pregelatinised waxy maize starch designed for cold-water swelling, providing high viscosity and excellent clarity without forming a gel. It is particularly suitable for extruded snack applications, where it enhances expansion, delivers extra puff, and contributes to improved texture and crispness. | Bakery, Coatings & Breadings, Frozen Foods, Sauces & Gravies, Snacks & Extruded Products |
| Stywax AWH | Stywax AWH (E1422) is a modified waxy maize starch designed to provide excellent freeze–thaw stability, non-gelling properties, and smooth, glossy pastes. It offers good resistance to acidity, heat, and shear, making it suitable for demanding food applications, including formulations with pH levels as low as 2.5. | Bakery, Coatings & Breadings, Frozen Foods, Sauces & Gravies, Snacks & Extruded Products |
IngrainSouth Africa
Ingrain SA is a leading South African manufacturer and supplier of high-quality starches, glucose products, and agri-products, primarily produced from locally sourced non-GMO maize. With over 100 years of starch-processing experience, the company serves diverse food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and animal nutrition applications across local and international markets.
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