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MELOJEL® - 03401048

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MELOJEL® - 03401048 is a food grade starch sourced from dent corn. This starch offers exceptional gelling properties, forming a robust gel structure when a cooked dispersion is cooled. It serves as an effective gelling agent for a variety of culinary and food applications. Additionally, MELOJEL® carries the certifications of being Kosher, Halal, and Non-GMO, making it suitable for products that prioritize these labeling claims.

Ingredient Name: Corn Starch

Functions: Gelling Agent

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Good Gelling Properties, Short Texture, Smooth Texture

End Uses: Confectionery Products, Dairy Desserts, Dairy Products, Dressings, Food Coatings, Frostings, Fudge, Glazings, Gravies, Icing, Nougat, Puddings, Sauces, Soups, Toffee

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Corn Starch
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features and Benefits
  • Cooked dispersions of MELOJEL® have a smooth, short texture when hot and set to an opaque gel when cooled (7% concentration).
  • Gelled products made with MELOJEL® starch are not recommended for extended or cold temperature storage since they have a tendency to exhibit syneresis (water release).

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 13%
pH (20% w/w slurry)4.5 - 7
End Viscosity700 - 1200cPsCML-M107
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coliNegative
SalmonellaNegative/10g
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Fat *max. 0.1g/100g
Cholesterol0mg/100g
Sodium9mg/100g
Total Carbohydrates87.5g/100g
Dietary Fiber0g/100g
Total Sugars *max. 0.1g/100g
Added Sugars0g/100g
Other Carbohydrates87.5g/100g
Protein0.2g/100g
Vitamin D0mcg/100g
Iron *max. 0.4mg/100g
Potassium *max. 20mg/100g
Total Ash Content *max. 0.1g/100g
Calories351
Calories From Fat0
Calcium15mg/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 1,000 10,000
Yeast/g 5 3 200 1,000
Mold/g 5 3 200 1,000
Enterobacteriaceae 5 3 10 100

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.

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Data
  • Source : Corn
  • CAS Number : 9005-25-8
  • United States
    • Meets FCC (Food Chemical Codex)requirements.
    • Labeling : Corn Starch
  • Canada
    • CFDA Regulation : B.13.011
    • Labeling : Corn Starch

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

MELOJEL® is packaged in multi ply kraft paper bags with a net weight of 50 lbs.

Storage & Handling

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