Organic GemStar® 100

Organic GemStar® 100 is certified organic, native (unmodified) wheat starch isolated from wheat flour by unique wet-processing techniques followed by a flash-drying process. This product has the typical distribution of large and small starch granules. Organic GemStar®100 has general applications in organic bakery products, breakfast cereals, snacks and other processed foods. The Hamburg, Iowa, manufacturing facility has been Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.

Brand: Organic GemStar (1 products)

Ingredient Name: Wheat Starch

Labeling Claims: Clean Label, Organic

Certifications & Compliance: Organic Certified

Particle Size: 150.0 - 150.0 microns

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Wheat Starch
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin
Ingredients: Wheat Starch
Technologies: Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Starches & Thickeners
Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Flours & Grains Products
Ingredient Declaration: Wheat Starch

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Ingredients Features

Improved Texture,

Features

Certified organic by QAI
Clean label
Control viscosity and texture
Carrier or dusting starch

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cereals & Snacks
Food & Nutrition Applications: Instant Breakfast Cereal,
Snacks

Properties

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	9 - 12	%	-
Protein Content	max. 0.4	%	-
Ash Content	max. 0.3	%	-
Particle Size (through 100 mesh)	min. 99	%	-

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Count	max. 10000	cfu/g	-
Mold and Yeast	max. 200	cfu/g	-
E. coli Content	Negative	cfu/g	-
Salmonella Content	Negative	cfu/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: Organic Certified

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags
Packaging: Packed in multi-ply kraft bags with net weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg). Bulk shipment or other packaging options are available.

Storage & Handling

Storage: To achieve maximum stability, store in a cool, dry, and sanitary area away from direct source of heat or any source of water. When stored under the above conditions, the shelf-life is two years from the date of manufacture.