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Wheat gluten is a protein that is a byproduct of the production of wheat starch and which develops very good viscoelastic properties when water is added. Wheat gluten is used in the production of a range of foods such as baked goods, breakfast cereals, meat and meat substitute products, vegetarian and vegan foods and noodles.

Corn starch is used as a thickener and binder for sauces, soups, custards and creams and is also used as a separating agent for grated cheese or icing sugar. It is used as a baking ingredient in cakes, gateaux, fatless sponges and biscuits. Corn starch can also be used as a coating for meat or fish products. Corn starch is naturally gluten-free.

Birkamidon Rohstoffhandels Tapioca starch is used widely as a thickener and stabilizer thanks to its excellent properties. Tapioca starch is used in the production of meat products, noodles, snacks and baked goods as well as to bind sauces and soups. Tapioca starch is more similar to potato starch than any other native starch and can therefore be used to substitute potato starch. Tapioca starch is naturally gluten-free.

Birkamidon Rohstoffhandels Potato starch is used in food production as a thickener and filler, a fat substitute and as a carrier for flavoring, as a stabilizer for emulsions and to bind water. Potato starch is characterized by its white color, its neutral taste and high viscosity. Potato starch is used in the production of meat products, noodles, snacks or baked goods and to bind soups and sauces. Potato starch is naturally gluten-free.

Birkamidon Rohstoffhandels Potato Fibers has a very high fiber content and is neutral in taste and odor. Potato fiber is used in baked goods and pasta, meat products or diet products thanks to its water and fat binding capacity. Potato fiber improves texture, extends shelf life, reduces moisture and fat loss during production and also reduces the calories in the end products due to the increased level of fiber.

Pea starch is used for the production of meat products, noodles, sauces and desserts thanks to its excellent thickening, binding and setting properties. Pea starch is very different to other native starches due to its high amylose content and low setting temperature. Pea starch is distinguished by its particular texture and film forming properties. Pea starch is naturally gluten-free.

Dried corn starch is produced with varying moisture content, such as 3.5% and 7.5%. As with native corn starch with a normal moisture content, dried corn starch can be used as a binder or thickener in a range of products. Dried corn starch is particularly suitable for products such as sauces and soups in powdered form, cake mixes or pasta where a low moisture content is naturally required.

Pregelatinised potato starch is a thermally modified potato starch which is the declared equivalent to a native starch. The thermal treatment means that this starch is soluble in cold water and is therefore also called cold swelling starch. Pregelatinised potato starch is suitable for use as a thickener and stabiliser in the production of fruit fillings, instant products, such as creams and desserts, soups, sauces or salad dressing.

Dried potato starch is produced with varying moisture content, such as 6% or 12%. As with native potato starch with a normal moisture content, dried potato starch can be used as a binder and thickener in a range of products such as sauces, soups, meats, tinned products and ready meals or in instant flour. Dried potato starch is particularly suitable for products in a powdered form or products such as crispy snacks where a low moisture content is naturally required.

Birkamidon Rohstoffhandels Potato flakes are available in a wide range depending on the field of application. These are characterized by high water absorption, solubility in cold water and a light consistency in the end product. In the food industry, potato flakes are used in the production of instant mashed potato, gnocchi, snacks, frozen products and baby food and as a thickener in instant soups and sauces.

Birkamidon Rohstoffhandels Modified Tapioca Starch can be used in various modifications for a wide range of applications and production processes. Modifications optimize the product properties in terms of the production process and improve the properties of the end product. Modified tapioca starch can be used in virtually all areas of food production.

Modified corn starch is available with a range of modifications and for various applications, such as improving water binding capacity, freezing and thawing stability, texture or shelf life. The technical and functional properties of almost every product can be improved with the use of modified corn starch.

Birkamidon Rohstoffhandels Wheat Fibers is characterized by its white color and neutral odor and taste. Wheat fiber is therefore used in a wide range of products such as meat and fish products, baked products and pasta or frozen products. Wheat fiber improves water binding, texture and freezing and thawing stability and also enriches the end products with fiber.

Potato starch can be chemically or physically modified. Modified potato starch can achieve a wide range of improvements both in terms of industrial manufacturing processes and in texture, consistency, shelf-life or freezing and thawing stability of the end products. Modified potato starch can be used in almost all areas of industrial production of foods.