The General Starch range of specialty tapioca starch products are now available in New Zealand.
Of particular interest to customers in New Zealand will be the Starfirm and Gelpro ranges.

Dr Patricia Chong, Business Manager Food at General Starch, says "Our products can be used in a variety of processing and storage conditions, for a diverse range of applications from thickening and stabilising to gelling. Specific applications include replacing more expensive solids such as milk or tomato, fat replacement, and use in low viscosity applications such as beverages and marinades"


One of the key features of tapioca starches is their ability to deliver a clean flavour profile and clearer appearance in comparison to other starches, which means customers are not overcompensating with expensive flavours and colours. For example specialty tapioca starches have achieved a prominent position in fruit based products around the world.

A few products of particular interest include Starfirm 48 and 68, both are general purpose starches which offer good stability in a range of storage conditions. Starfirm 68 is more appropriate for acidic and higher shear processing, whereas Starfirm 48 is well suited to more neutral processing conditions. Other products of note include Gelpro FR, a product which can replace fat in a range of applications from sauces and dressings to ice cream, and the Gelpro HC range which offer superior viscosity, flavour release and appearance while being extremely stable to various storage and process conditions.

Duncan Sherratt, Product Manager for Starches at Sherratt Ingredients, comments "Communication with the customer over their objectives, manufacturing process, and other ingredients used, combined with subsequent discussions and analysis with both General Starch and our own technical team ensures we can help our customers achieve the success they desire"

For more information please contact Sherratt Ingredients on 09 444 1676, 03 365 6326, or sales@sherratt.co.nz