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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.

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 Potato granules, unlike potato flakes, have a higher density and are less able to absorb water. Unlike potato flakes, potato granules are soluble in hot water. Products produced with potato granules are characterized by their firmer consistency when prepared. Potato granules are above all a base for snack products, frozen products and baked goods.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Birkamidon Rohstoffhandels Pea Fiber is produced from yellow peas. Thanks to its pale yellow color and neutral properties it is especially suitable for use in baked products. Its water binding capacity supports moisture regulation and the texture of products and reduces cooking losses. Pea fiber can also be used in the production of snacks, cereals, meat products and health food products. In the latter, the pea fiber reduces the calories and provides a high level of fiber.