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Process for preparing modified, pregelatinized dent cornstarch and product thereof

US4847371A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1987
Grant dateJul 11, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B31/12
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A high-solids, slurry of dent cornstarch is hydroxypropylated, washed, neutralized and spray-dried to produce an essentially flavor-free, pregelatinized modified cornstarch which has a viscosity building capacity equivalent to pregelatainized tapioca starch.

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