Potato Starch

Derived from select Danish potatoes through a water-only extraction process, our premium potato starch stands as a pinnacle of purity and versatility. This fine, neutral-tasting powder elevates dishes across various culinary realms.

Key Attributes:

• Purity: Achieved through a water-based extraction process, ensuring exceptional purity in every batch.
• Texture Enhancement: Acts as a binding agent, imparting moistness and chewiness to baked goods.
• Gluten-Free: Ideal for those with gluten sensitivities or dietary restrictions.
• Multi-Purpose: Serves as an efficient thickening agent for sauces, soups, and pies.

Culinary Applications:

• Thickening Power: Perfect for achieving desired consistencies in sauces, gravies, and soups, offering clarity and a neutral taste.
• Baking Aid: Enhances moisture retention in cakes and pastries, ensuring a tender crumb.
• Frying Facilitator: Provides a crispy, golden exterior when used in frying batters or coatings.

Origin and Quality:

Sourced from Danish potatoes cultivated in optimal conditions, each potato undergoes rigorous processing to yield this fine, powdery starch.

Comparison with Cornstarch:

• Allergen-Free: Ideal for individuals with corn allergies.
• Gelatinization: Starts thickening at lower temperatures, offering unique cooking characteristics.
• Texture Variation: Provides a different texture and feel, catering to diverse recipe requirements.

Storage and Packaging:

Sealed in airtight containers, our potato starch retains its freshness. Store in a cool, dry place for prolonged shelf life.

Cooking Tips:

• For Thickening: Dissolve in cold liquid before adding to hot dishes to prevent clumping.
• In Baking: Substitute a portion of flour for lighter, moister baked goods.
• For Frying: Coat foods for that coveted crispy exterior.

Quality Assurance:

At Best Export 1989 Limited Partnership, we assure traceability, purity, and precise processing, delivering excellence in every bag of potato starch.

Technical and Chemical Specifications of our Potato Starch

Appearance:

• Physical Form: Fine, white powder
• Texture: Smooth and powdery
• Odor/Taste: Neutral with slight hints of potato aroma

Chemical Composition:

• Purity: 100% Potato starch
• Processing Agents: Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Anti-foam agent

Allergens and GMO Status:

• Allergens Present: None
• GMO Status: Non-GMO

Certifications:

• Halal
• Kosher

Microbiological Specifications:

• Total Plate Count: Maximum 10,000 cfu/g
• Yeasts & Molds: <500 cfu/g
• Enterobacteriaceae: <100 cfu/g
• Presumptive Bacillus cereus: <100 cfu/g
• Salmonella: Absent/25g

Analytical Specifications:

• Moisture: Maximum 20%
• Sieve Residue (mesh size = 150 um): Maximum 0.1%
• pH: Range of 6 – 8
• SO2 (Sulphur Dioxide): Maximum 5 ppm
• Ash Content: Maximum 0.4%
• Protein (N x 6.25): Maximum 0.1%

Storage and Shipping:

• Sulphates: Yes (SO2 – E220) 5mg/kg
• Quarantine Treatments: None
• Shelf Life: 3 years from time of manufacture
• Storage Conditions: Store in original sealed container in a clean, cool, dry area away from heat and direct light.