800-303-7542 Home About Us Services Ingredients Markets Contact Us NATIVE CORNSTARCH SUPPLIER Home / NATIVE CORNSTARCH SUPPLIER Native cornstarch is the most common type of starch and it has many applications in the cooking and food preparation. It is a very fine, white powder that is odorless and has a neutral to mild cereal taste. It is most commonly used as a thickening agent that helps achieved the desired texture and viscosity. Native cornstarch is used in many food products such as soups, meat preparations, sauces, pastas, creams and pastries, mainly its gelling, texturizing or thickening properties. Cornstarch can thicken ingredients, retain moisture, reduce viscosity, offer freeze-thaw stability, stabilize ingredients, and replace fats. It is also a gelling agent and flour adjuster for biscuits and cakes. Finally, cornstarch is useful as an anti-caking agent. Shredded cheese is often coated with a thin dusting of cornstarch to prevent it from clumping in the package. Cornstarch will also help absorb moisture from condensation and prevent a slimy texture from developing. The Ettlinger Corporation is a native cornstarch supplier for a variety of food applications. We offer gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan friendly native cornstarch in the following quantities: 50 lbs. (50 lbs.) paper bags 2,500-pound (1,134 kg) pallet Contact Us COMPARING STARCHES Because it is almost pure starch, cornstarch is a the most efficient and versatile thickener of all the starches. It gelatinizes at a higher temperature than root starches; however, the thickening happens very quickly once the temperature is reached. It creates a cloudy slurry when cold so it is problematic when sauces or gels need to be clear (for example, berry pies). Finally, cornstarch is not recommended in acidic foods or ingredients, because the acid may break down the starch molecules and leaving a thin, watery sauce. Starch type Color Clarity Texture Flavor Gel structure Cornstarch White Opaque Smooth; Very fine Neutral Firm Potato starch Clear white Transparent Pulpy None Sticky Rice starch Very white Opaque Smooth; Very fine Neutral Soft and creamy Wheat starch White; Off-white Opaque to Cloudy Smooth; Fine Neutral Soft and creamy APPLICATIONS FOR CORNSTARCH Native cornstarch is a functional ingredient in numerous applications in various food system. It is typically used in the following applications: Meat Snack and cereals Fish Dairy Sauces Dry soup mix Bakery Frozen foods Salad dressing Confectionery Batters and breading BENEFITS AND FUNCTIONS OF CORNSTARCH The following are some of the benefits and functions of native cornstarch powder: Binding Thickening Freeze-thaw stability Texturizing Moisture retention Gelling agent Film forming Anti-caking Dusting Dough binding Increases yield Cost optimization Improves appearance Increases shelf-life Improves mouth-feel Fat replacement Gluten-free Non-GMO available Vegan friendly WHY ETTLINGER? As a native cornstarch supplier, Ettlinger Corporation carry high-quality natural, modified, and organic starches for companies to improve on their product performance. As the markets get more and more competitive, we have the ingredients to push your product to the top. For more information about our high-quality native cornstarch, contact us today. Contact Us OUR PRODUCTS Phosphates Natamycin Tapioca Starch Anti-Microbials Texturizers Flavor Enhancers Native Starches Supplier Modified Food Starch Supplier ABOUT ETTLINGER CORPORATION The Ettlinger Corporation started off as a Butcher Supply company in Kansas City, Missouri at the beginning of the 20th Century. Since then, we have worked closely with the meat processing industry. In addition, our products are used widely in baking and other food industries. Read More PRODUCTS Phosphates Natamycin Tapioca Starch Anti-Microbials Texturizers Flavor Enhancers Native Starches Supplier Modified Food Starch Supplier CONTACT US Address 175 Olde Half Day Rd. Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Driving Directions Toll-Free: 1-800-303-7542 Local: 1-847-564-5020 Fax: 1-(847) 564-0802 Email: orderdesk@ettlingercorp.com SEND US A MESSAGE © 2019 Ettlinger Corporation. All rights reserved.