Pregelatinized starch is a kind of modified starch made from corn and tapioca starch, which is processed by pre-gelatinization, crushing, drying and screening. Due to its unique properties, pregelatinized starch has a wide range of applications in many industries, and this article will focus on its uses and benefits.
1. The main use of pregelatinized starch.
1.Food processing: Pregelatinized starch can be used as a thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent, etc. in food processing, such as making puddings, jams, candies, ice cream, etc. It can improve the taste, texture and stability of food, and improve the processing performance of food.
2.Pharmaceutical industry: Pregelatinized starch can be used as a drug excipient, drug carrier, etc. in the pharmaceutical industry, such as making tablets, capsules, etc. It can improve the stability and bioavailability of drugs and reduce production costs.
3.Cosmetics industry: Pregelatinized starch can be used as a moisturizer and thickener in the cosmetics industry, such as making **, shampoo, shower gel, etc. It can improve the moisturizing effect and stability of cosmetics and extend the shelf life of products.
4.Agriculture: Pregelatinized starch can be used as a plant growth regulator, soil amendment, etc. in the agricultural field, such as making plant growth hormones, fertilizers, etc. It can improve the growth rate and disease resistance of plants, increasing the yield of crops.
5.Construction industry: Pregelatinized starch can be used as a binder, reinforcing agent, etc. in the construction industry, such as making concrete, mortar, etc. It can improve the strength, durability and crack resistance of building materials, and extend the service life of buildings.
2. Advantages of pregelatinized starch.
1.Good processing performance: pregelatinized starch has good fluidity and operability, and is easy to mix evenly with other ingredients, which can improve production efficiency.
2.High stability: The pregelatinized starch is treated at high temperature, which can kill the microorganisms and enzymes in it, prolong the shelf life, and has high stability.
3.Good safety: Pregelatinized starch is a natural modified starch that does not contain any harmful substances and has high safety.
4.Low cost: The production process of pregelatinized starch is simple, the raw materials are abundant, and the cost is low, which is conducive to reducing the production cost.
5.Wide adaptability: Pregelatinized starch can be adjusted according to different application needs, with strong adaptability, and can be widely used in various industries.
III. Conclusion. As a versatile modified starch, pregelatinized starch has a wide range of applications in food processing, pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics industry, agriculture and construction industry. It has the advantages of good processing performance, high stability, good safety, low cost and wide adaptability, which can bring many convenience and economic benefits to various industries. With the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous expansion of application needs, the application prospect of pregelatinized starch will be broader.