Cassava is the third largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics, after rice and maize.Cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for over half a billion people.It is one of the most drought-tolerant crops, capable of growing on marginal soils. Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava, while Thailand is the largest exporter of dried cassava.
Cassava Starch contains typical large oval spherical granules; their size ranges between 5 and 100 �¼m. Potato starch is a very refined starch, containing minimal protein or fat. This gives the powder a clear white colour, and the cooked starch typical characteristics of neutral taste, good clarity, high binding strength, long texture and a minimal tendency to foaming or yellowing of the solution
Tapioca starch - Gluten-Free Starch - we supply has multiple benefits and thus it is used in the processing of many foods like soups, pasta, noodles, and salad dressings. The tapioca starch comes with excellent thickening strength and it is also used as a binder and stabilizer. Native Tapioca Starch Used as Thickener, Ingredients binder Applications: Thickener in sauce, soups, masala powder
Padmaa is a Physically Modified starch, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Plant-based, Non-GMO starch. It is produced by Physical modification of starch to enhance its properties. It is used as functional food ingredient to enhance the texture of Pappad like products.
APPLICATIONS
As a texture enhancer:
Padmaa is primarily used to enhance the texture of Pappad related products such as Pappad, appalam, fryums. Padmaa form strong bonds, blending well with other ingredients. Hence it prevents the cracking of the product while drying. It also enhances the crispiness and enhances the mouth feel of the product.
As Natural Leavening agent:
Padmaa combines with the added leavening agent in the product and forms network like structure. This network formation traps the gases formed while kneading. Then the trapped gas is released instantly while frying in oil resulting in increased expansion of the product. It can also be used for Khakara.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
*Padmaa enhances the texture of the product providing excellent crispiness
*It aids in uniform dispersion of all ingredients
*It can be used as Functional Food ingredient and label friendly product
*It is minimally processed starch with no residues of chemicals.
*It is highly bio-degradable and causes no harm to the Environment.
*Padmaa is a White powder that adds no color to application and blends well with other ingredients. It has a bland taste and so will not mask flavors or aromas.
*Padmaa contains no fat, protein, fiber, vitamins, or other minerals.
DOSAGE
Use 3 to 5% Padmaa of total batch size. For excellent results, maybe use upto 20% Padmaa of total batch size.
