Starches
The Culinary Chameleons Shaping Texture and Taste
Starches
Starches are versatile and essential ingredients that are used to provide texture, stability, and thickness in food and beverage manufacturing. Sourced from plants such as corn, wheat, potato, tapioca, and rice, food starches function as reliable thickening agents in soups and sauces, binders in processed foods, and structure building ingredients in baked goods and snacks. From instant starches to cook-up starches, they enhance mouthfeel, viscosity, and product quality.
IFPC offers a full portfolio of native, modified, and clean label starches that deliver reliable functionality, formulation flexibility, and tailored solutions to meet performance goals across diverse food applications.
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The Types of Starches IFPC Offers
Industry Challenges Addressed by IFPC Starch Solutions
Processing Performance
- Instant & Cook-Up Processing
- Easy Dispersion and Hydration
- Process & Acid Stability
- Cold Storage Stability
- Extended Shelf-Life Stability
Operational Benefits
- Cost Savings & Formulation Efficiency
- Made in the U.S.
Functional Applications
- Egg, Tomato Solids, & Casein Replacement
- Meat Extension and Yield
- Unique & Common Textures
- Emulsion Stability and Viscosity
- Particulate Suspension in Sauces
- Moisture Retention
Sensory Characteristics
- Delicate Flavors with Clean Taste