Tapioca is a starch extracted from cassava root, species native to the northeast region of Brazil. It is a staple food for millions of people in tropical countries, it is devoid of nutrition and low in food energy. In developed countries, it is used as a thickening agent in various manufactured foods. Tapioca resin is a viable plastic substitute. It can be composted, is renewable, reusable, recyclable and sustainable.

Properties

• Water binder

• Thickener

• low in food energy

• devoid of nutrition

Specification

• White powder

• Slightly sweet taste with no discernible smell

• Starch: min 85%

• Ash: max 0.20%

• Moisture: max 14%

• pH: 5.0-7.0
• HCN: <10 ppm
• SO2: max 30mg/kg

Application in food industry:

• baked goods

• snacks

• gravies, pie fillings, soups and sauces

• puddings and dairy desserts

• gluten-free diets

• processed meats

Application in paper industry

• dry strength additives

• Polypropylene bags with an insert/paper laminates, net weight of up to 50 kg
• Soft polypropylene containers (big bags) net weight of up to 1,000 kg or as agreed with the customer
• In Bulk

Packaging has the manufacturer’s logo and a label inserted into the seam with standard consumer information.

Shelf life: 12 months as of the manufacturing date.

Storage: in a ventilated room in the original packing at a temperature below 25°С and relative air humidity below 75%.