Most modified starches are white or off-white, odourless powders. According to the drying method these powders can consist of whole granules having the appearance of the original native starch, or aggregates consisting of a number of granules (pearl starch, starch-grits) or, if pregelatinized, of flakes, amorphous powder or coarse particles.
FUNCTIONAL USES
Thickener, stabilizer, binder, Emulsifier
Solubility:
Insoluble in cold water (if not pregelatinized); forming typical colloidal solutions with viscous properties in hot water; insoluble in ethanol.