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Cargill 621400

Cargill 621400 is a product made from stabilized, medium-cross-linked waxy maize starch. It is available in both powder and solid forms. This starch offers various features, including improved water binding, stability in acidic pH conditions, high shear resistance, smooth texture, high temperature resistance, improved freeze/thaw stability, enhanced clarity, suitability for Vegans, freedom from major allergens, improved storage stability, a short texture, and suitability for Ovo-Lacto Vegetarians. It is commonly used in a wide range of end applications, including dairy desserts, dry mixes, UHT (ultra-high-temperature processing) milk, salad dressing, gravies, frozen meals, filling applications, soups, sauces, canned meals, and creams.

Ingredient Name: Waxy Maize Starch

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat-free

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Acidic pH Stable, Free of Major Allergens, High Shear Resistance, High Temperature Resistance, Improved Clarity, Improved Freeze/Thaw Stability, Improved Storage Stability, Improved Water Binding, Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian Suitable, Short Texture, Smooth Texture, Suitable for Vegans

End Uses: Canned Meals, Creams, Dairy Desserts, Dry Mixes, Filling Applications, Frozen Meals, Gravies, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Soups, UHT (Ultra-High-Temperature Processing) Milk

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Waxy Maize Starch
Technologies
Product Label

 

Package labeling
Acetylated distarch adipate
Package labeling US
Food starch modified
Ingredients US [Listed in Descending Order]
Modified starch

Features & Benefits

Functionality
  • High Water Binding Capacity
  • Medium Viscosity
  • Short And Smooth Texture
  • Good Stability At Low Temperatures
  • Good Resistance To Shear Forces
  • Good Stability At High Temperature
  • Very Good Acid Stability
  • Good Freeze-Thaw Stability
  • Medium Paste Clarity
  • Good Freeze-Thaw Stability

Applications & Uses

Application

The product is recommended as a thickener for food products prepared under mild to medium processing conditions, such as :

  • Canned Soups And Sauces
  • Salad Dressings And Creams
  • Frozen Soups And Sauces
  • Pasteurized Dairy Desserts
  • Canned Dairy Desserts
  • UHT Dairy Desserts (Indirect Heating)
  • Dry Food Mixes

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to cream coloured powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Contentmax. 0.4%
Bulk Density (Packed)650g/l
Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy351.1kcal/100g
Energy1491kJ/100g
Protein Content0.3g/100g
Carbohydrates87g/100g
Sugar Content0g/100g
Added Sugars0g/100g
Starch87g/100g
Dietary Fiber0g/100g
Fat Content0.1g/100g
Saturated Fat0g/100g
Trans Fat0g/100g
Cholesterol0mg/100g
Sodium Content10mg/100g
Salt25mg/100g
Calcium Content5mg/100g
Potassium Content0mg/100g
Iron Content0mg/100g
Vitamin C0mg/100g
Vitamin D0mcg/100g
Water Content13g/100g
Note for Nutritional Data
  • The list comprises relevant nutritional components only.
  • Values are calculated based on the average of product specifications. In those cases where only a minimum or a maximum value is specified, these values were taken respectively.
  • The EU column lists the nutritional values in accordance with Regulation (EU) n° 1169/2011 on food information to consumers.
  • The US column lists the nutritional values in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 21).
  • The Japan column lists the nutritional values in accordance with the Japanese Legislation.
  • The energy values may differ per region because of different calculations.

Regulatory & Compliance

Dietary Information
Suitable for Certified
Halal Yes Yes
Kosher Yes Yes
Lacto-vegetarian Yes No
Ovo-vegan Yes No
Vegan Yes No
Vegetarian Yes No
GMO Statement

This Cargill ingredient complies with the EU GMO requirements as principally laid down under EC Regulation No 1829/2003 on 'genetically modified food and feed' and EC Regulation 1830/2003 on 'the traceability and labeling of food and feed products produced from GMO's. Therefore, there is no need to label this product under either 1829/2003 or 1830/2003. For its operations in Europe, Cargill complies with the EU GMO requirements as principally laid down under EC Regulation No 1829/2003 on 'genetically modified food and feed' and EC Regulation No 1830/2003 on 'the traceability and labeling of food and feed products produced from GMO's'. By ensuring the supply of conventional ingredients in the EU, Cargill thus ensures that there is no need to label its products under either 1829/2003 or 1830/2003.

Legal Requirements
  • REGULATION (EC) No 852/2004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (as amended)
  • REGULATION (EC) NO 396/2005 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin (as amended)
  • Status pursuant to USDA 7 CFR Part 66 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (“BE” status): The product has been sourced from a non-bioengineered source and the inadvertent presence of BE is less than 0.9%.
  • Current JECFA Monograph
  • Regulation 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008. Where manufactured in the EU this product is in compliance with Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 and subsequent amendments - on food additives.
  • COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (as amended) This product is in compliance with: FDA 21 CFR § 172.892, Food starch-modified
  • Current Food Chemical Codex
  • REGULATION (EC) No 1935/2004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (as amended)
  • REGULATION (EC) No 178/2002 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (as amended)

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

Cargill 621400 - Test Data

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging
  • Bulk
  • Paper Bags
  • Polyethylene bags
  • Big Bags

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Recommended Storage Conditions
  • Store inside, under dry conditions
  • Minimum remaining shelf life after delivery (months) : 6
  • The specified shelf life can only be guaranteed for this product if the above mentioned recommended storage conditions are respected. For products delivered in bulk, there should be a clean storage (and circulation) system, protected from any potential contamination.