What is a Starch?
Starch or amylum is a polymeric carbohydrate consisting of numerous glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. This polysaccharide is produced by most green plants for energy storage.
Starch Suppliers In South Africa
WFM Starch Products
Address: 102 Orange Rd, Rosslyn, Industria, 0200, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 12 541 6058
Prime Starch
Address: 4 Mpunzi Rd, Sebenza, Edenvale, 1610, South Africa
Phone: +27 83 310 5900
Tongaat Hulett Starch
Address: 2 Dick Kemp St, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1401, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 458 5000
CELL-CHEM (PTY) LTD
Address: Unit 8 Fish Eagle Office Park, 12 Kingfisher Cres, Meyersdal, Alberton, 1448, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 867 0777
What is starch in South Africa?
Maize starch is a food additive (E1404) that also belongs to the group of Native starches like potato starch, wheat starch, and tapioca-rice starch. It is also known as Corn starch, Corn flour, and Maizena (a popular South African household ingredient used for the thickening of sauces and soups).