Within confections, starch and its derivatives see use in a broad range of functionalities
n the pharmaceutical industry, starch is employed as a binder, diluent, and disintegrant.
The sweetness, and some nutritional qualities of soft drinks, fruit drinks, brewing and alcoholic beverages are
often derived from starch products.
Starch is a crucial energy source in animal feeds, digested by enzymes produced by
animals and absorbed in the gut.
Starch is a complex carbohydrate and a natural component. Starchy foods form an essential
part of a healthy diet.
Starch serves various purposes including flocculant, retention aid, bonding agent, surface size, coating binder, and adhesive in corrugated board,
laminated grades, and other products.