Starch
Products containing starch are often very popular with people. This is because products containing starch are the primary source of carbohydrates. They play a crucial role in a nutritious and balanced diet. Starch provides the body with glucose. An important source of energy that the body absorbs quickly. Besides containing good nutrients, starch can also enhance products. For example, starch is used as a binding agent in soups, sauces and various puddings. Products that contain natural sources of starch are: corn, white rice, wheat and potatoes.
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What is starch?
There are different types of types of starch, refined or unrefined. The type of starch that is refined contains many more other nutrients and is considered a source of energy that also provides energy quickly. Unrefined starch is seen as “normal starch” where the body takes much longer to process these carbohydrates.
However, it is that with too much starch, the small intestine can no longer digest it. Because of this it goes to the large intestine, when it reaches the large intestine the starch is digested a lot slower.
Starch is a natural polymer, which means it is a long chain made up of one type of molecule. Starch is made up of glucose molecules. It can occur in two forms: amylose and amylopectin. The ratio is often 30% amoylose and 70% amylopectin.
Different plants contain different ratios of polysaccharide units. Plants make these starch polymers to store the glucose they produce during photosynthesis. This is also often called the food reserve for plants.
Market development of starch
In recent years, Canada, the United States and Japan have experienced significant growth in the starch market. We also see that these countries increasingly recognize the importance of starch. The number of starch-rich products is increasing as more and more manufacturers recognize the positive properties of starch.
Currently, the United States is the largest starch producer in the world. In 2021, the country had an estimated production of 33.4 million tons. Due to these large production numbers, the country has a 27% share over the total starch market. The second largest producer entity is China, with an estimated production of 31.1 million tons.
The starch market and starch processing are expected to grow substantially. The drivers for a growing market are in Asia. Many countries in this continent will jump into starch production in the coming years. These include the Philippines, South Korea, India and Thailand
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