Chips are transformed into pellets to reach more uniformity and not to create
Production of tapiocaType of productsTapioca StarchTapioca starch is a fine, white powder extracted from pulped tapioca roots. Its many uses include substitution for potato and cornstarch. It is an important raw material in manufacturing sago pearl, monosodium glutamate, fructose, glucose and dextrose. tapioca starch is mixed with pharmaceuticals to make capsules and tablets, and is also used to make pet products. It is used in the textile industry for yarn sizing, and in the paper industry for paper pressing, flattening and polishing. It is an essential raw material for glue manufacture. According to the Thai Tapioca Flour Industries Trade Association (1999), 40 percent of Thai tapioca starch remains in the domestic market (600,000-800,000 tons) and 60 percent is exported (700,000-900,000 tons).TAPIOCA CHIPsTapioca chips are chopped, sun-dried cassava. tapioca chip factories are small-scale enterprises, typically located close to plantations, with simple equipment, mainly a chopper. 2-2.5kg of fresh root (with 25% starch content) are required to produce 1 kg of chips (14% moisture content). Chips are sold to pelleting manufacturers who either directly export the chips/pellets or sell to traders. Chips are transformed into pellets to reach more uniformity and not to create
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Product Type:
Starch
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Form:
Powder
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Type:
Tapioca Starch
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