Cassava starch is one of Vietnam’s key agricultural products, widely used in food processing and highly valued for export. To ensure quality and consumer safety, a standardized cassava starch production process plays a crucial role. Let’s explore each stage of this process and the essential standards required to produce pure, safe, and internationally compliant starch.
1.1. What is Cassava Starch?
- Cassava starch (also known as tapioca starch) is a product extracted from fresh cassava roots. Through processes such as grinding, filtering, settling, and drying, the starch obtained is fine, white, odorless, and has excellent thickening and binding properties.
1.2. Applications of Cassava Starch in Daily Life:
- Food Industry: Used as an ingredient in cakes, candies, instant noodles, beverages, and frozen foods.
- Industrial Sector: Used to produce adhesives, textile auxiliaries, paper, and biodegradable packaging materials.
- Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Fields: Serves as a base for creams, tablets, and natural skincare products.
Cassava starch
- The cassava starch production process today follows a closed-loop system using modern technology to ensure pure starch quality that is safe for food use and free from impurities.
2.1. Harvesting and Selecting Raw Materials:
- Cassava roots are harvested at full physiological maturity to achieve high starch content.
- Damaged, moldy, or rotten roots are removed.
- Roots are quickly transported to the factory to prevent fermentation that reduces quality.
2.2. Washing and Peeling:
- Cassava roots are washed with clean water and high-pressure spray systems to remove soil, sand, and debris.
- The outer skin, which contains resin and natural toxins (linamarin), is peeled off.
2.3. Grinding and Fiber Separation:
- The peeled cassava roots are ground to release starch from the fiber and pulp.
- The mixture is filtered through multilayer sieves to collect fine, pure starch.
2.4. Starch Settling and Washing:
- The starch is settled in clean water tanks and washed several times to remove impurities, fats, and natural odors.
- This stage ensures the final product achieves a bright white color and high purity.
2.5. Drying the Starch:
- The moist starch is dried using hot air at a controlled temperature (45–60°C).
- The closed drying system prevents bacterial contamination and maintains the natural fineness of the starch.
2.6. Packaging and Storage:
- After testing for moisture and purity, the starch is packed in food-grade multi-layer PE or PP bags.
- Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight to preserve quality.
- To be approved for sale and export, cassava starch must comply with strict national and international safety standards.
3.1. National and International Standards:
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points): Ensures food safety by identifying and controlling potential hazards.
- ISO 22000: Food safety management system certification.
- HALAL, FDA, GMP: International certifications required by major importing countries.
3.2. Quality Control at Every Stage:
- The water used must meet industrial hygiene standards.
- All equipment should be made of stainless steel for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning.
- Workers must follow strict hygiene and safety protocols.
- Starch samples are regularly tested for whiteness, moisture, impurity levels, and microbiological safety.
Cassava starch
- Consistent Quality: Produces fine, white, odorless starch.
- Longer Shelf Life: Minimizes contamination and mold growth.
- Export Compliance: Meets international market requirements.
- Brand Reputation: Builds trust with customers and business partners.
Distributor of Tapioca Starch:
Whether you're a food manufacturer or involved in industrial applications, choosing the right tapioca starch distributor is vital for your business success. Ensure you partner with a reputable supplier that offers high-quality products, reliable service, and competitive prices.
For more information about sourcing top-quality tapioca starch, contact HOANG DANG PROCESSING FOODSTUFF CO., LTD – your reliable partner in tapioca starch distribution.
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