Meelunie – Tapioca starch
Price range: €32,50 through €1.297,30 Excl. VAT
Tapioca flour is the starchy and fibrous food powder obtained from the roots of cassava plants after a wet and dry milling process. It is used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, including bakery products (biscuits), sheeted and extruded snacks, soups, sauces, gravies, puddings and pie fillings, pudding powders, and dairy desserts, processed meat, etc. It is also used in various applications in the paper industry. It is a white powder with neutral taste.
Description
Meelunie tapioca starch
Meelunie tapioca starch is a versatile, plant-based ingredient derived from the cassava root. This natural, gluten-free starch is valued for its neutral flavour, high whiteness, and excellent water-binding capacity, making it a reliable choice for a wide variety of food applications. Its functional properties include thickening, stabilising, and enhancing texture, which suit it for use in bakery products, snacks, soups, sauces, and processed foods.
Applications of Meelunie tapioca starch
- Bakery products: Enhances texture and moisture retention in biscuits and other baked goods.
- Snacks: Ideal for sheeted and extruded snacks, providing desirable crispness and structure.
- Soups and sauces: Acts as an effective thickening agent, contributing to the desired consistency in soups, sauces, and gravies.
- Dairy desserts: Improves mouthfeel and stability in puddings, pie fillings, and other dairy-based desserts.
- Processed meats: Serves as a binder, enhancing texture and moisture retention in meat products.
Technical specifications of tapioca starch
- Moisture content: Maximum 14%
- Starch content: Minimum 85%
- pH level: Between 5.0 and 7.0
- Ash content: Maximum 0.20%
- Whiteness: Minimum 90%
- Sulphur dioxide (SO₂): Maximum 10 mg/kg
- Hydrocyanic acid (HCN): Less than 10 ppm
Packaging and shelf life
Available in 25 kg bags. Meelunie’s tapioca starch offers flexible packaging options to meet diverse procurement needs. When stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, the product maintains its quality for a minimum of 24 months from the date of production.
Certification
Produced in facilities certified to FSSC, BRCGS, ISO, Kosher, and Halal standards, meeting international quality and safety benchmarks
Product attributes
| Application Area | Bakery, Dairy - ice cream & desserts, Meat and fish processing, Plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, Ready meals and meal components, Side dishes, soups & sauces and seasonings, Snacks |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Certifications | B Corp |
| HSN Code | 19030000 |
| Country of Origin | TH |
| Storage Conditions | Store at room temperature, dry, and well-ventilated area and well-closed packaging |
| Shelf Life | 12 Months |
| DG Classification | NON DG |
| Flavour Profile | Neutral |
| Profile | Tapioca starch |
| Dietary Suitability | Halal, Kosher |
| Labels and Marks | Non-GMO |
| Physical state | Powder |
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