Pregelatinized Starch

Description

Pregelatinized Starch is a modified starch that has undergone a cooking and drying process to modify its properties. This process makes the starch swell and absorb water more readily, leading to its “pregelatinized” state. It’s available as a fine white powder and is commonly derived from sources like corn, potato, or rice.

Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder, disintegrant, and filler in tablet and capsule formulations. It contributes to the mechanical integrity of tablets and helps them break down efficiently in the body.
Food Industry: Found in instant foods and ready-to-eat products as a thickening and stabilizing agent. It’s also used to improve the texture of soups, sauces, and desserts.
Cosmetics: Used in cosmetics and personal care products like powders and makeup to provide texture, absorb oils, and improve product consistency.
Paper Industry: Used as a binder and coating agent in paper manufacturing to enhance the paper’s surface properties.
Textile Industry: Employed as a sizing agent to improve the weaving properties of yarns in textile production.