Ingredients > Starches

Genetically modified potato: call for comment

19 July, 2024

FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified potato.


Loryma Lory Starch Saphir pure E number-free adhesion starch

30 June, 2023

Ingredients specialist Loryma has developed an E number-free native adhesion starch based on wheat for coating systems of fish, meat or plant-based alternatives.


Clean label pectin market to bounce back after pandemic

01 February, 2021

New research has found nearly 80% of the clean label pectin demand has been concentrated in the food and beverage sector.


Could white bread be healthier with new chickpea flour?

13 January, 2021

A chickpea-derived flour has been specially milled and processed into white bread, which researchers found improved the glycaemic responses of people eating it in a trial.


ChikP Non-GMO Chickpea Starch

20 November, 2020

ChikP's Non-GMO Chickpea Starch can be used in a variety of food and beverage applications.


Novation Indulge 3620, 3820 starches

12 August, 2020

Novation Indulge 3620 and 3820 tapioca starches by Ingredion offer a clean label alternative to artificial ingredients.


Ingredion Novation Functional Native Starches

18 July, 2019

The Ingredion Novation Functional Native Starches have a neutral colour and flavour profile.


Homecraft Create multifunctional tapioca and rice flours

11 April, 2019

Ingredion has introduced a clean label range of Homecraft Create Tapioca and Rice Flours to Australia.


Lentils help lower blood glucose levels by up to 35%

19 June, 2018

Swapping out starches such as potatoes or rice with lentils can reduce blood sugar levels and help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes.


Resistant starch and bowel cancer prevention

02 May, 2012

Consumption of resistant starch leads to positive changes in the bowel and could protect against genetic damage implicated in bowel cancer, according to recent CSIRO research.


Tate & Lyle Merizet 116 and Merizet 118 extra-dry starches

15 February, 2012

Tate & Lyle has announced the expansion of its range of native starches, with the introduction of two extra-dry starch products, Merizet 116 and Merizet 118, with moisture contents of typically 5 and 7% respectively.


TIC Gums’ TicaPAN coating agent line

06 February, 2012

Alchemy Agencies is distributing TIC Gums’ TicaPAN line of coating agents that are replacements for gum arabic.


Ulrick & Short functional phosphate replacers

09 September, 2011

Ulrick & Short has developed a range of functional phosphate replacers that can improve the overall texture and moistness of meat and poultry. The company’s Ezimoist range of phosphate replacements is suitable for brine solutions used for cooked and cured meats in either injected or tumbled products and whole muscle or reformed meat products.


Grindsted Xanthan transparent gum range

06 January, 2011 by

The Grindsted Xanthan gum range is now available in transparent versions which are optimised for specific food applications where clarity is required.


Herbstreith & Fox Amid CF 010 pectin

08 January, 2010 by

Herbstreith & Fox has developed a range of amidated pectins which allow the manufacturers of traditional milk-based desserts to offer cost-effective and innovative products. Pectins are usually best suited to fruit-based applications at pH ranges below 4.0. However, with the introduction of amidated pectins standardised for dairy use, it is now possible to offer pectins that provide a smooth mouthfeel with good flavour release and minimal syneresis.


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