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ULTRA-TEX® 4 - 32166115

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ULTRA-TEX® 4 - 32166115 is a modified pregelatinized corn starch. It is a high-performance viscosifier and suspension aid used in syrups and suspensions. It hydrates quickly to produce a smooth and a short-textured product. Its high gloss and excellent sheen promotes a good appearance in the finished product. This product is available under Ingredion Incorporated’s TRUETRACE® Identity Preserved Program for non-GM products.

Chemical Name: Corn Starch, Modified

Functions: Texturizing Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

CAS Number: 9005-25-8

Dosage Form: Suspension, Syrups

Labeling Claims: Halal, Identity Preserved (IP), Kosher, Non-GMO

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, FCC Compliant, FSSC 22000, GFSI Certified, Halal, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Key Benefits

Dispersions of ULTRA-TEX® 4 modified starch have a smooth, short texture and excellent sheen. They are extremely resistant to harsh processing conditions such as intense heating, high shear, and low pH. Furthermore, the product imparts a rich, creamy mouthfeel to prepared foods. It also offers excellent cold-temperature storage stability for refrigerated or frozen products.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to off-white fine powder
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 10%
pH (10% w/w slurry)4.8 - 7
Viscosity (15 min)220 - 480MVUCML-M504
Viscosity (End)170 - 350MVUCML-M504
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coliNegative
SalmonellaNegative/10g
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calories372.0
Calories from Fat0.0
Total Fat *max. 0.1g/100g
Cholesterol0.0mg/100g
Sodium167.0mg/100g
Total Carbohydrate92.9g/100g
Dietary Fiber0.0g/100g
Total Sugars0.0g/100g
Added Sugars0.0g/100g
Other Carbohydrate92.9g/100g
Protein0.1g/100g
Vitamin D0.0mcg/100g
Calcium mg13.0mg/100g
Iron *max. 0.4mg/100g
Potassium *max. 20mg/100g
Ash0.3g/100g
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Through U.S.S. #100min. 80%
Through U.S.S. #200min. 50%
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 3 100 1,000
Mold/g 5 3 100 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

Chemical Inventories
Regulatory Data
  • Source: Waxy Maize
  • 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
Regional Availability
  • Global
Packaging Information

ULTRA-TEX® 4 modified starch is packaged in multi-ply kraft paper bags with a net weight of 50 lbs.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage Information

ULTRA-TEX® 4 modified starch should be stored in a clean, dry area at ambient temperature and away from heavily aromatic material.