Väiketärklustena

Väiketärklustena is an Estonian term that translates to "small starches" or "fine starches." It generally refers to a group of starch derivatives or modified starches that are characterized by their finer particle size and often specific functional properties. These materials are derived from natural starches, such as potato, corn, or wheat starch, through various physical, chemical, or enzymatic processes.

The modification processes can alter the starch's solubility, viscosity, gelation properties, and stability under different conditions like heat and pH. Väiketärklustena are utilized across a range of industries due to these tailored characteristics. In the food industry, they can function as thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and texturizers, improving the mouthfeel and shelf-life of products like sauces, yogurts, and baked goods.

Beyond food applications, väiketärklustena find use in the paper industry as binders and surface sizing agents, enhancing paper strength and printability. They are also employed in the pharmaceutical industry as excipients in tablet formulations, aiding in binding and disintegration. The term emphasizes the processed and refined nature of these starch-based ingredients, distinguishing them from native starches. Their specific composition and properties are determined by the source starch and the modification method employed.