Corn starch

Corn starch is a natural plant-derived polysaccharide with strong thickening, gelling and shaping properties. In the food industry, corn starch is often used in sauces and desserts due to its excellent thickening effect. It can improve the taste and texture of food and make it thicker and smoother. In baked goods, it plays a role in increasing the fluffiness and extending the shelf life of the product, and prevents the formation of ice crystals in low-temperature frozen foods to maintain the taste and quality of the product.

In the pharmaceutical field, corn starch is used as an excipient, filler and excipient for tablets to improve the overall properties of tablets and help control the release rate of drugs. In addition, corn starch is also commonly used in health foods as an energy supplement to provide a convenient source of nutrition for people who need high carbohydrate intake. In the field of daily chemicals, corn starch is often used in products such as talcum powder and dry cleaning spray to absorb oil and moisture, bring a refreshing skin feel, and give the skin a smooth touch. Its natural hygroscopicity and hypoallergenic characteristics make it very popular in products for sensitive skin, expanding its scope of use.

As a highly plastic and versatile raw material, corn starch is gradually becoming a key ingredient in the industry due to its natural origin, non-toxicity and good processing properties.