Product Name: Maize Starch HS Code: 1108.12 (varies slightly by country classification) Synonyms: Corn Starch, Corn Flour (starch-grade), Corn Powder Source: Extracted from the endosperm of dried maize (corn) kernels.
General Description
Maize starch is a fine, white, odorless powder obtained by milling and processing maize kernels to separate the starch granules from protein and fiber. It is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, paper, textile, and adhesive industries due to its excellent binding, thickening, and stabilizing properties.
It is gluten-free, making it suitable for special dietary needs, and is valued for its neutral taste, high viscosity, and consistent quality.
Product Specifications (Export/Import Standard)
Parameter
Specification Range
Appearance
Fine, free-flowing white powder
Moisture Content
12–14% max
pH (10% suspension)
4.5 – 7.0
Starch Content
≥ 85%
Protein Content
≤ 0.35%
Ash Content
≤ 0.15%
Acidity (as lactic acid)
≤ 40 ml N/10 NaOH / 100 g
Granule Size
2–30 μm
Odor & Taste
Neutral, free from foreign odor
Shelf Life
24 months (in cool, dry storage)
Packaging
25 kg, 50 kg PP bags / paper sacks with PE liner or bulk jumbo bags
Country of Origin
[Specify: e.g., India, USA, China, Ukraine, Brazil]
