Starch
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Excipients
Starch
Starch is a white, odorless, tasteless, carbohydrate powder extracted from plant sources. Commonly used starches include: Maize Starch (Corn Starch): Derived from the endosperm of corn kernels, and Potato Starch: Derived from potato tubers. Both starches share fundamental properties but exhibit subtle differences in functionality.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standards Compliance | Meets IP/BP/USP/NF standards |
| Moisture Content | <15% |
| pH Value | 4.0 to 7.0 |
| Heavy Metals | As per standard specifications |
| Microbial Limits | As per standard specifications |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standards Compliance | Meets IP/BP/USP/NF standards |
| Moisture Content | <15% |
| pH Value | 4.0 to 7.0 |
| Heavy Metals | As per standard specifications |
| Microbial Limits | As per standard specifications |
Why Choose Prachin for Starch
Binder: Promotes adhesion and cohesion within tablets and capsules
Disintegrant: When exposed to moisture, swells to aid tablet breakdown for drug release
Thickening Agent: Increases viscosity and imparts texture in liquid and semi-solid formulations
Gelling Agent: Can form gels under specific conditions
Common Applications
Pharmaceutical
Widely used as a binder, disintegrant, filler, and diluent in tablets, capsules, and topical preparations
Nutraceutical
Similar applications for dietary supplement formulation
Food
Thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent, and texturizer in various processed foods
Industrial
Applications in papermaking, adhesives, textiles, and more