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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Name
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Features
- Hydrates rapidly in water.
- Forms stable gels with ten parts of water and retains its characteristics through normal processing.
- Forms a paste with uniform consistency.
- Disperses easily with minimum agitation.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Product Application
- Binder
- General purpose thickening agent
- Improves rheology in building products and coatings
- Viscosity builder in fillings and sauces
- Thickener in finger paints
Properties
- Color
- Physical Properties
- Analytical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Compositional Analysis
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Granulation (thru 30) | min. 99.9 | % | USBS |
Granulation (thru 80) | min. 85 | % | USBS |
Bulk Density (Packed) | 30 | lb/ft³ | - |
Bulk Density (Loose) | 20 | lb/ft³ | - |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Viscosity (8%, Dry Basis) | 300 - 500 | BU | Amylograph |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Standard Plate Count | 5000 | g | - |
Yeast and Mold Count | 250 | g | - |
Escherichia coli | max. 20 | cfu/g | - |
Salmonella | Negative | cfu/10g | - |
Staphylococci | max. 20 | g | - |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Moisture Content (Dry Basis) | max. 8 | % | - |
Protein (N×5.7%, Dry Basis) | max. 0.4 | %/ds | Kjeldahl - A0401 (Ref. ISO 3188) |
pH Value (5% slurry) Dry Basis | 5.0 - 8.0 | - | - |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
25kg and 50 lb multiwall, polylined paper bags 800 kg totes.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
Wheat starch is hygroscopic and may absorb moisture and odors. Adequate storage conditions are essential. Cool temperatures (10 – 20°C) and low humidity (<60%) are recommended. PAYGEL® 290 has a shelf life of one year if properly stored in a cool dry place.