What is cassava starch? And what is cassava starch used for?

Cassava starch is made from cassava tubers through a series of processes including washing, crushing, screening, purification, and drying. In recent years, due to the wide range of uses of cassava starch and its huge commercial value, more and more people have become interested in the cassava starch manufacturing industry.

cassava starch processing workflow

So what is cassava starch used for? As a manufacturer of cassava starch processing equipment, Henan Jinrui will introduce the utilization of cassava starch in detail from three aspects: food processing, industrial manufacturing, and medical and cosmetic production.

Cassava starch application 1: food processing

One of the most important uses of cassava starch is food processing. And the food processing application of cassava starch includes food baking, candy making and beer brewing.

cassava starch food processing application

1.Food baking

Cassava starch can be used as an additive for baked goods. It can increase the viscosity and elasticity of the dough, making it easier to process and shape the dough. In addition, cassava starch can also increase the taste of baked goods and improve product quality.

2.Candy making

Candy making is the other utilization of cassava starch in food processing. In candy making, cassava starch can be used for thickening, controlling crystallization, increasing gloss, etc. Cassava starch can be fermented to produce fructose, which has high sweetness and low glycemic index, and is suitable for diabetic patients.

3.Beer brewing

Cassava starch also can be used for beer brewing. Cassava starch hydrolysis can form highly hydrolyzed syrup, which is an ideal source of fermented sugars for beer brewing.

Cassava starch application 2: industrial manufacturing

In industrial manufacturing, cassava starch also has many utilization, including paper making, textile printing and dyeing and adhesive manufacturing.

cassava starch industrial manufacturing application

1.Paper making

In the paper making industry, cassava starch can be used to improve paper quality, productivity and pulp utilization. Cassava starch can be used as a thickener to increase the strength of paper.

2.Textile printing and dyeing

In the textile industry, cassava starch is often used as a sizing agent to harden and protect yarns in order to improve textile efficiency. In addition, cassava starch can also be used as a toner to improve the quality and color brightness of printed and dyed products.

3.Adhesive manufacturing

The important use of cassava starch in industrial manufacturing is adhesive production. Cassava starch paste is a high-quality adhesive widely used in home decoration, furniture manufacturing and packaging.

Cassava starch application 3: medical and cosmetic production

In addition to cassava starch wide uses in food processing and industrial manufacturing, cassava starch also can be used in the production of medicines and cosmetics.

cassava starch used for medical and cosmetic production

1.Medicines production

In the medicines production process, cassava starch is used as a filler and diluent for making tablets, pills, capsules and other drugs.

2.Cosmetics production

Cassava starch is a commonly used raw material in the cosmetics industry. Cassava starch can be used as a natural oil absorbent and cleanser to adjust the viscosity and stability of cosmetics and provide a smooth feel.

This is a detailed introduction to the uses of cassava starch. If you also want to invest in the cassava starch processing industry, Henan Jinrui, with 13 years of experience in providing cassava starch processing equipment, will be a good choice for you.