Native tapioca starch is a starch that is extracted from the root of the cassava plant. It is a natural, unmodified starch that is commonly used as a thickening and binding agent in a variety of food products.
Functional uses
Thickener, stabilizer, binder, emulsifier
Applications
Food industry: Baked products, rice noodles, batter mix, etc
Non-food: adhesive, textile, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, biodegradable packaging, paper industry.
Benefits
Native tapioca starch is gluten-free, has a bland taste, low protein content, and a consistent market. It is a good substitute for potato starch and can be used as a thickener, stabilizer, binder, and emulsifier in a variety of recipes. Tapioca starch is also readily available and typically more affordable than potato starch.
Specification
Please be advised that there are numerous cassava growing regions in Vietnam, and the price of the product can vary slightly depending on the factory, growing area, and geographical location. It is important to note that each of our factories has its own set of specifications as below:
Factory 1-TTH | Factory 2-HDY | Factory 3-SNT | Factory 4-DKE | Factory 5-TNT
| Analyte | Method | Result | LOD | LOQ | Unit |
| Total Plate Count | ISO 4833-1:2013/ Amd 1:2022 | 1.1×104 | – | – | cfu/g |
| Bacillus cereus | AOAC 980.31 | 7.2×101 | – | – | cfu/g |
| Total Coliforms | ISO 4832:2006 | <10 | – | – | cfu/g |
| Clostridium perfringens | ISO 7937:2004 | <10 | – | – | cfu/g |
| E. coli | ISO 16649-2:2001 | <10 | – | – | cfu/g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | US FDA BAM Chapter 12 (2016) | <10 | – | – | cfu/g |
| Total Yeast and Mold | ISO 21527-2:2008 | 2.9×102 | – | – | cfu/g |
| Ash | AOAC 923.03 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.1 | g/100g |
| Acid value | TCVN 8210:2009 | <0.1 | 0.03 | 0.1 | mgKOH/g |
| Crude Fiber | ISO 5498:1981 | Not Detected | 0.1 | 0.4 | g/100g |
| Moisture (130°C-133°C) | ISO 1666:1996 | 12.24 | 0.05 | 0.2 | g/100g |
| Starch | ISO 10520:1997 | 87.43 | 0.12 | 0.4 | g/100g |
| pH value(note 1) | AOAC 943.02 | 5.48 | – | – | – |
| Pulp | ISI 09-2e(*) | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.15 | g/100g |
| Particle size (passed through 0.15mm sieve) | AOAC 965.22 | 99.56 | – | – | g/100g |
| Total Sulfite (SO2) | AOAC 990.28 | Not Detected | 1 | 2 | mg/kg |
| Absolute whiteness (L*) | ISO 16624:2020 | 94.95 | – | – | – |
| Relative whiteness | ISI 44-1e (1996) | 98.40 | – | – | % |
| Viscosity (note 2) | ISI 19-6e (1966)(*) | 711 | – | – | BU |
| Glycosidic hydrocyanic acid (as Hydrocyanic acid) | LFOD-TST-SOP-8131 | Not Detected | 1.5 | 5 | mg/kg |
| Aflatoxin (sum of B1, B2, G1, G2) | ISO 16050:2003 | Not Detected | _(a) | _(a) | µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ISO 16050:2003 | Not Detected | 0.1 | 0.3 | µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin G1 | ISO 16050:2003 | Not Detected | 0.1 | 0.3 | µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin B2 | ISO 16050:2003 | Not Detected | 0.1 | 0.3 | µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin G2 | ISO 16050:2003 | Not Detected | 0.1 | 0.3 | µg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | AOAC 2013.06 | Not Detected | – | 0.01 | mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | AOAC 2013.06 | 0.038 | – | 0.01 | mg/kg |
Frequently Asked Questions/ FAQ
The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for each shipment is 10,000 kilograms
The approximate lead time for shipment is 10-15 days following receipt of the confirmed order and payment.
T/T and L/C are acceptable payment methods.
HS code is 3505.10.90
Cat Lai Port, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Usually, we furnish the following documents: Packing List, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Health Certificate, and Certificate of Origin.