Potato starch

VIMAL is the largest, the most experienced and the most advanced potato starch manufacturer in Ukraine since 1992

Application

Крахмал картофельный ВИМАЛPotato starch is a white powder, a biopolymer obtained from potato tubers. It has significantly better and unique characteristics compared to its analogues (corn, tapioca, rice, pea, etc.) It is a versatile and high-quality carbohydrate obtained from potatoes through a thorough and environmentally friendly process. It is a fine, white, odourless and tasteless powder with exceptional binding, thickening and gelling properties. Renowned for its purity, consistency and functionality, potato starch is widely used in a variety of industries. It has excellent thickening and binding properties, helps to improve the texture and moisture content of foods, and is a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. The quality of VIMAL potato starch meets all the requirements of international standards, is competitive and in many parameters even better than its EU counterparts. We have international ISO: 9001 and HACCP certifications, and have successfully passed HALAL and Kosher certification.

Thanks to advanced technologies, unique equipment and strict quality control, VIMAL starch and its characteristics correspond to the highest quality - EXTRA grade and can be used even in the pharmaceutical industry.

 

Approved By Our Client’s Production’s and Excellent In

SectorApplicatonDetails
Food industryThickening agentThickening agent in soups, sauces, gravies etc., gives a transparent, glossy appearance to the food items
 Gluten-Free BakingProvides structure and moisture to baked goods
 Meat ProcessingImproves water retention and protein stability
 Fish ProductsBinder in fish cakes and patties, coater in breaded or battered fish, texturizer surimi-based products, fish sausages and fish balls, fish soups and sauces
 Noodles/PastaImproves texture and taste
 ConfectioneryUsed as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer, It's used in the production of candies, jellies, and chewing gums
 Prepared FoodsImproves texture and stability. It helps to stabilize the water content, preventing syneresis (water separation)
 Dairy AlternativesNon-dairy yogurts and cheeses, used for its gelling properties to provide the desired texture and consistency
 Batter and CoatingsUsed in batter and coatings for its ability to create a crispy crust when fried, also helps to prevent the product from absorbing too much oil
Pharmaceutical IndustryTablet DisintegrantDisintegrant in pharmaceuticals, helps tablets to break down when they come into contact with moisture
Textile IndustryAdhesiveSizing of yarns to strengthen the yarn and reduce breakage during weaving
BioplasticsSustainable PackagingBiodegradable and renewable nature being used plastic substitute for packaging material
CosmeticsNatural IngredientUsed in cosmetics as a natural ingredient for its absorbent and  properties

Better as offer... 

  • Experience and legacy: We are the first and largest potato starch producer in Ukraine with experience since 1992 having production quality as a philosophy.
  • Viscosity to maximum: Thanks to unique laboratory equipment from Germany, we can control such an extremely important indicator as viscosity. By purchasing our product with an average viscosity of 1400 BU, you will use half as much as a competitive product with a viscosity of 700 BU.
  • Purity and quality: Our potato starch is produced from premium potatoes, which ensures high purity and exceptional quality, without any additives or impurities. This makes it an ideal choice for industries requiring first-class ingredients, including pharmaceuticals and baby food.
  • Thickening and stabilizing properties: VIMAL starch has excellent thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a valuable ingredient for a variety of products such as adhesives, coatings and tackifiers.
  • Adhesive strength: Its strong adhesive properties make it an indispensable component in the production of paper, corrugated board and other paper products, enhancing their structural integrity and performance.
  • Film-forming properties: Our starch creates strong and flexible films when used in film-forming processes, such as in the production of biodegradable plastics and coatings.
  • Gelling agent: Thanks to its gelling ability, potato starch from VIMAL is an important ingredient in the production of gel-like products, including desserts, fruit fillings and jellies.
  • Texture improvement:The addition of VIMAL potato starch to food, pharmaceuticals and personal care products improves their texture and flavour, increasing the overall appeal of the product.
  • Gluten-free and non-allergenic: Potato starch with its nature is gluten-free and non-allergenic, making it suitable for people with dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Environmentally friendly and renewable source:Derived from potatoes, a renewable and sustainable resource, our potato starch is in line with environmentally conscious practices and supports environmental initiatives.

VIMAL produces TOP-quality product, as the quality of starch is of great importance for us and a our key philosophy and passion. For example, the whiteness of potato starch is important when it is used in the textile, paper and printing industries. The viscosity of starch paste (a mixture of starch and water) is of great importance for many industries, especially the food industry, when you may use a half less VIMAL starch with high viscosity comperable to another ones. A feature of potato starch that distinguishes it from many other starches (corn, wheat) is the high natural viscosity of starch slurry. 

VIMAL ensures fast and high-quality processing of raw materials using the latest technologies to achieve the best product quality results.

Technical data

No.Characteristics Value
1AppearanceHomogeneous powder
2Color White with crystal shine
3Whiteness91%, min
4Odor Specific for starch, free of foreign odor
5Moisture content, %17,5-20,0
6Acidity см³/100g7,5
7General ash content, % , not more0,3
8HCL – insoluble ash content, %, not more 0,01-0,03
9SO2 presencenot detected
10Viscosity (Brabender measuring system), BU1200 - 2000
11Other type and grade of starch contentAbsent 
12Metal foreign matters contentAbsent
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Storage

VIMAL potato starch has a shelf life of 60 month from the date it was produced. It should be kept in a cool, dry indoor environment, in secure and tightly sealed packaging. Ensure it is safeguarded from any pollutants. It should not be stored or transported alongside substances that are toxic or have a strong odor. 

Packinig

Native potato starch VIMAL is packed into 25 kg bags or 0,5 kg packets for retail chains. We are thoroughly look after our goods packing process thus, we have spent verity of experiments and made many tests under more than one hundred bag samples till we got the best variant. As a result, now we are packing our starch into paper bags which are made under unique technology, it allows the goods to "breathe" during the transportation but at the same time it protects the starch from the external environment. As an evidence you can freely throw our bag from an altitude of the human height without any risk of breach. 

But even these are not all of our packing benefits. Small 0,5 kg packets can bear the weight which is 200 times bigger than their own one and by the way it is the weight of an adult man under 100kg. 

Potato starch VIMAL in 25 kg paper bags

Potato starch VIMAL in 25 kg paper bags

Potato starch VIMAL in 0,5 kg packets for retail chains

Potato starch VIMAL in 0,5 kg packets for retail chains 

Price and contacts

If you are interested in purchasing of our goods or just have any ideas of cooperation just feel free to cotact us. Contacting us is very simple, just call us via any of the phones listed below or press the "envelope" icon at the right and send direct inquiry to desired department. 

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