Starches
Native and Modified
Roquette offers over 300 native and modified starches derived from corn, wheat, potatoes, tapioca, and peas. Native starches are natural polysaccharides extracted directly from plants, while modified starches undergo chemical or physical treatments to develop their functionalities, mainly related to texture.
Main Markets and Applications
- Agriscience: encapsulation, microbial stabilization, seed coating binder
- Animal Nutrition: feed specialties, pet food
- Bioindustry: biodegradable plastics, cardboard, paper, pellets
- Cosmetics: skin care
- Food and Nutrition: bakery and snacks, soups and sauces
- Health and Pharma: oral dosage forms