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FLOJEL® G - 05060002

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FLOJEL® G - 05060002 is a specially prepared modified maize starch derived from corn. It is ideally suited for use in food systems that necessitate specific characteristics, such as low hot viscosity and gelling. This ingredient primarily functions as a gelling agent and viscosity modifier. It is also labeled as Non-GMO, Halal, and Kosher, meeting various dietary and cultural requirements.

Ingredient Name: Modified Maize Starch

Functions: Gelling Agent, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

End Uses: Candies, Confectionery Products, Fudge, Nougat, Toffee

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Modified Maize Starch
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features and Benefits
  • Preparations of FLOJEL® G modified starch are thin and fluid when hot and set to soft, tender gels upon cooling.
  • These characteristics enable FLOJEL® G modified starch to be used at higher starch solids than conventional starches.
  • This benefit allows the formulator the flexibility of using the required amount of starch to obtain gels of various degrees of firmness.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content9 - 13%
pH (20% w/w slurry)4 - 7
Viscosity (Water Fluidity)64 - 70MVUCML-120
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coliNegative
SalmonellaNegative/10g
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Fat *max. 0.1g/100g
Cholesterol0mg/100g
Sodium29mg/100g
Total Carbohydrates89.1g/100g
Dietary Fiber0g/100g
Total Sugars0.1g/100g
Added Sugars0g/100g
Other Carbohydrates89g/100g
Protein0.3g/100g
Vitamin D0mcg/100g
Iron *max. 0.2mg/100g
Potassium *max. 10mg/100g
Total Ash Content *max. 0.1g/100g
Calories358
Calories From Fat0
Calcium13mg/100g
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Through U.S.S. #100 Meshmin. 95%
Through U.S.S. #200 Meshmin. 85%
Microbiological Limits

Initial testing is done on a single composite sample against a limit of m. If result is above m, the three class sampling and acceptance below is used.

  n c m M
Total Plate Count/g 5 3 10,000 100,000
Yeast/g 5 3 200 1,000
Mold/g 5 3 200 1,000
Enterobacteriaceae 5 3 100 1,000

Where n = # of samples tested; c = maximum allowable number of results between m and M; m = upper target limit; M = maximum acceptable value.  

Note

* Not present at level of quantification.

** “Total Sugars” in this product may contribute to “Added Sugars” for nutrition labeling purposes in the final consumer product.

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Regulatory Data
  • Source : Corn
  • United States
    • Meets FCC (Food Chemical Codex) requirements.
    • Labeling : Food Starch-Modified
  • Canada
    • CFDA Regulation : B.16.100 Table XIII
    • Labeling : Modified Corn Starch

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

FLOJEL® G modified starch is packaged in multi ply Kraft paper bags with a net weight of 50 lbs.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage Conditions
  • FLOJEL® G modified starch should be stored in a clean, dry area at ambient temperature and away from heavily aromatic material.
  • The best before date for FLOJEL® G is 24 months from the date of manufacture.