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Botanical Name: Zea mays
Plant Part Used: Kernel
Processing Method: Drying, grinding
Corn Starch is derived from the endosperm of corn kernels, scientifically known as Zea mays a member of the Poaceae family. The process involves cleaning and soaking the corn kernels, followed by grinding to separate the starch.The starch is then dried and finely milled into a powder.It is primarily composed of starch, a carbohydrate polymer. Corn Starch is mainly used as a thickening agent in various culinary applications.It is also utilized in the production of various dietary supplements and functional foods.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | White | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | NLT 98% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 13.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Brightness | NLT 97.0% | USP |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | NMT 0.5% | USP<561> |
| Protein | 0.5 – 1.0% | Kjeldahl |
| Fiber content | NMT 0.5% | USP |
| Starch content (on dry basis) | NLT 85.0% | USP |
| Viscosity (5% solution) | NLT 790 bu | USP |
| pH | 5-7 | USP<791> |
| Total Heavy Metals | ||
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 2.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1.1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 1.0 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 1.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate count | NMT 1000,000 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| E. coli | Absent | USP<2022> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<2022> |
| Coliforms | NMT 100 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
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