Modified Starch

Engineered for performance, our range of modified starches deliver superior clarity, stability, and processing resilience—ideal for sauces, fillings, ready meals, and more.

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Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook-Up (E1412)

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Available in conventional quality. Enquire for more information on organic availability or alternatives.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook-Up (E1422)

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Available in conventional quality. Enquire for more information on organic availability or alternatives.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook-Up (E1442)

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This is an ingredient we currently keep in stock at one of our warehouses, or have the ability to do so. Contact us to discuss in more detail.

Direct Delivery

This is an ingredient we can directly deliver from our supplier to you for commercial reasons, or is necessary due to special product requirements.

Available in conventional quality. Enquire for more information on organic availability or alternatives.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Pregelatinised (E1412)

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This is an ingredient we currently keep in stock at one of our warehouses, or have the ability to do so. Contact us to discuss in more detail.

Direct Delivery

This is an ingredient we can directly deliver from our supplier to you for commercial reasons, or is necessary due to special product requirements.

Available in conventional quality. Enquire for more information on organic availability or alternatives.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Pregelatinised (E1422)

UK Stock

This is an ingredient we currently keep in stock at one of our warehouses, or have the ability to do so. Contact us to discuss in more detail.

Direct Delivery

This is an ingredient we can directly deliver from our supplier to you for commercial reasons, or is necessary due to special product requirements.

Available in conventional quality. Enquire for more information on organic availability or alternatives.

Why Choose Our Modified Starches?

      • Non-GMO engineered using waxy corn, for high process tolerance—resisting heat, acid, shear, freeze-thaw cycles, and pH extremes.

      • Deliver exceptional texture control—from smooth gels to glossy finishes and thickened body.

      • Classified with E‑numbers (E1412, E1422, E1442, E1422), offering transparency and regulatory clarity.

      • Chemically modified through cross linking enhances resistance to heat, acidity, and mechanical shear

      • Ideal for demanding food processes where texture and stability are critical.

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Corn Starch Waxy Modified Pregelatinised (E1412)

This pregelatinised waxy corn starch (E1412) offers smooth, short texture and improved stability in low-pH systems. It thickens instantly without heat, making it ideal for cold-processed fillings, fruit gels, and ready-to-mix applications.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Pregel E1412
Corn Starch Waxy Modified Pregelatinised (E1422)

E1422 pregelatinised waxy corn starch delivers excellent freeze-thaw resistance and thickens without cooking, streamlining cold-process formulations. It’s a go-to for dressings, pie fillings, and frozen ready meals where consistent texture is key.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Pregel E1422
Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook-Up (E1442)

E1442 cook-up waxy corn starch provides robust stability under high heat, pH variation, and freezing. It delivers creamy, smooth textures in applications like cream sauces, soups, and aseptically processed foods.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook Up E1442
Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook-Up (E1422)

This E1422 cook-up waxy starch performs exceptionally in heated and frozen systems, offering strong thickening and bulking with reliable texture retention. Ideal for gravies, savoury sauces, and reheatable meal components.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook Up E1422
Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook-Up (E1412)

This cook-up waxy corn starch (E1412) offers excellent heat and acid tolerance, producing a smooth, short texture ideal for bakery fillings, sauces, and fruit preparations that require cooking.

Corn Starch Waxy Modified Cook Up E1412

How They Improve Your Products

  • Ensure consistent texture even under extreme processing—no syneresis or structural breakdown.

  • Provide smooth mouthfeel and gloss, elevating consumer appeal.

  • Reduce formulation waste with longer shelf-life and freeze-thaw integrity.

  • Simplify development with tailored E-number acids, making compliance and labeling clear and easy.

Granular (Cook-Up) vs. Pregelatinised (Pre-Gel) Starches

Cook-up starches need heat to thicken, making them ideal for cooked products like soups and sauces. Pregelatinised starches, pre-cooked and dried, thicken instantly in hot or cold liquids—perfect for no-cook applications like dressings or dessert mixes.

Clean-label pre-gels support simple declarations but may lack the smoothness of modified versions and come at a higher cost. Modified pre-gels offer better texture and processing stability but typically require E-number labelling.

Choosing the right starch depends on your processing method, labelling goals, and texture requirements.

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Food & Drink

With over 70 years of heritage within the food industry, we deliver quality assured ingredients through a fully traceable supply chain. Allowing you to focus on the next innovations in taste and texture.

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Personal Care

From cosmetics to skincare, consumers more than ever are seeking to minimise synthetic ingredients from their daily routines through functional, plant-based solutions without compromising performance.

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Owners of domestic pets and livestock are passionate about the health and well being of their animals. We support you in sourcing the most suitable quality and clean label ingredients for pet-food and feed formulations.

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