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PolarTex-Instant 12641

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PolarTex-Instant 12641, your solution for heat, acid, and shear resistance. Preventing "boil-out" in fruit pies and turnovers, it offers outstanding cold storage stability. This ingredient rehydrates swiftly, delivering moderate viscosity without cooking for a clear, heavy-bodied paste. Ideal for pastry fillings, puddings, sauces, and salad dressings.

Ingredient Name: Modified Maize Starch

Functions: Binder, Texturizing Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: CFIA Amenable, FCC Compliant, Halal, Kosher, The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Acidic pH Stable, Free of Major Allergens, Freeze Stability, Heat Stability, High Shear Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredients
Modified Maize Starch
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Functionality
  • Resistant to heat, acid and shear conditions
  • Prevents "boil-out in fruit pies and turnovers
  • Excellent cold storage and freeze-thaw stability
  • Provides moderate viscosity without cooking
  • For use in both neutral and acidic systems
  • Rehydrates rapidly to a clear, short, heavy bodied paste

Applications & Uses

Application

This product is an instant thickener recommended for food products prepared under abusive processing conditions, such as:

  • Pastry fillings
  • Puddings and fruit pies
  • Sauce and gravy mixes
  • Salad dressings

To ensure smooth incorporation preblend with sugar or other dry ingredients prior to mixing into the aqueous system.

Properties

Physical Form
Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy381.1kcal/100g
Energy1594kJ/100g
Protein Content0.2g/100g
Carbohydrates95g/100g
Sugar Content0g/100g
Added Sugars0g/100g
Dietary Fiber0g/100g
Fat Content0.05g/100g
Saturated Fat0.03g/100g
Trans Fat0g/100g
Cholesterol0mg/100g
Sodium Content150mg/100g
Calcium Content2mg/100g
Potassium Content6mg/100g
Iron Content0.1mg/100g
Vitamin C0mg/100g
Vitamin D0mcg/100g
Water Content4.2g/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

GMO statement
  • This Cargill ingredient is derived from corn that has been potentially genetically modified.
Legal requirements

This product is in compliance with:
FDA 21 CFR § 172.892, Food starch-modified
Current Food Chemical Codex
Status pursuant to USDA 7 CFR Part 66 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (“BE” status):
The product is derived from genetically modified corn. It does not contain detectable levels of genetically modified material that has been modified through in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (rDNA) techniques and for which the modification could not otherwise be obtained through conventional breeding or found in nature. The manufacturing process has been validated that it removes genetic material to undetectable levels.

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

 

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

PolarTex-Instant 12641 - Test Data

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging
  • 50 lb. Multi-ply, PE Lined Paper Bags

Storage & Handling

Recommended Storage Conditions
  • Store inside, under dry conditions
Comments To Shelf Life

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.