Starches

ADM offers a line of unmodified, modified and pre-gelatinized wheat starches that function as thickeners, extenders, emulsion stabilizers and ingredient carriers.

Our products in this area are flavor-neutral, and are designed to improve texture and tenderness in a variety of foods.

There are numerous advantages to working with our starches in cakes, noodles, pie fillings, soups, sauces, cereals, coatings, bakery and batter mixes, dustings and convenience foods.

Our line of unmodified starches includes Aytex P®, Whetstar® 3 and Whetstar® 4. These starches gelatinize at low cooking temperatures and are especially useful in systems requiring delicate texture, flavor and light color.

Jeltec 3 and Jeltec 8 are modified, low-gelling cook-up starches with high paste viscosity, clarity and reduced retrogradation. They enhance the water- holding capacity of meat-batter emulsions by binding with the additional formula water and reducing weight loss in processed meats during cooking. Jeltec starches are also used to minimize moisture purge during refrigeration, which helps extend shelf life. Typical meat products that benefit from the addition of Jeltec starches are regular and low-fat bolognas, wieners and low-fat, high-moisture chicken rolls.

ADM offers a line of four pre-gelatinized starches including Paygel® 290, Paygel® 295, Paygel® 300 and Readigel 11. The Paygel products hydrate rapidly in cold water and can add strength to fragile baked goods.

Advantages of working with ADM wheat starches:

Baked Goods

Can replace up to 30 percent flour in cakes to improve volume, eating quality, symmetry and tenderness
Control batter viscosity to improve cell structure in cakes
Control spread and thickness in cookies
Provide structure with desired texture in cream puffs, éclairs and cream pie fillings
Permit shortening reduction while retaining tenderness

Dry Mixes

Control absorption, moistness and structure in cake mixes
Control viscosity and fat absorption and increases tenderness in cake-type donut mixes
Provide high solids without excessive thickening in gravies, sauces and soup bases
Control spread in pancake and waffle mixes
Provide soft body in pudding and dessert mixes
Provide bulk and flowability protection without masking delicate flavors

Canned or Glassed Foods

Give soft consistency with clear flavor release in baby foods
Provide smooth mouthfeel and soft texture in puddings
Contribute to spoonable salad dressings’ soft, full body and emulsion stability
Provide fast heat penetration and improved flavor for thickened sauces, gravies, and soups

Other Products

Promote binding, adhesion, and low-oil pickup in breading and batters
Control body and texture of sour cream and dips
Act as a puffing aid and flake strengthener in cereals

To view technical documents or request samples, please visit our Product Database.