Porous Starch is a specially modified starch with a high surface area and a network of micropores, offering excellent adsorption, controlled-release, and encapsulation capabilities. Derived from natural plant sources (such as corn or tapioca), it is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and feed industries as a carrier for flavors, nutrients, essential oils, and active ingredients.
2. Key Benefits
- High Absorption Capacity: Adsorbs liquids, oils, and active compounds efficiently
- Controlled Release: Ideal for time-release applications in food and pharma
- Natural & Biodegradable: Eco-friendly alternative to synthetic carriers
- Thermal Stability: Maintains performance under various processing conditions
- Improved Dispersion: Enhances stability and homogeneity in final formulation.
- 3. Applications
- Food Industry: Flavor carriers, oil adsorbents, fragrance encapsulation
- Pharmaceuticals: Drug delivery, tablet excipients, slow-release formulations
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Carrier for actives in masks, powders, and creams
- Animal Feed: Nutrient carriers for better bioavailability
- Industrial Use: Absorbent agent for drying or controlled release systems