Vegetable starches

Our vegetable starches are selected for food manufacturers that need functional plant-based starch ingredients for industrial food production. From organic pea starch to fava bean starch flour, we support applications such as bakery products, sauces, soups, snacks, convenience foods and plant-based formulations. Our focus is on texture, viscosity, stability, clean-label concepts and reliable raw material supply.

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Our vegetable starch ingredients


Functional starch ingredients for food manufacturers

Vegetable starches are used in food production when texture, viscosity, binding and stability are important. They are suitable for organic pea starch applications, fava bean starch flour concepts, convenience foods, bakery products and plant-based formulations. Depending on the recipe, starch ingredients can support thickening, water binding, mouthfeel and stable processing. We help food manufacturers select suitable plant-based starches for their product and production requirements.

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Find the right starch ingredient.

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Organic pea starch

Organic pea starch is a functional plant-based starch ingredient for food manufacturers. It is suitable for soups, sauces, gluten-free bakery products, snacks and plant-based formulations where viscosity, binding, texture and stable processing are required.

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Fava bean starch Flour

Fava bean starch flour is a plant-based starch ingredient for gluten-free and wheat-free product concepts. It can support texture, stability, water binding and nutritional positioning in bakery products, snacks, sauces and plant-based food applications.

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Vegetable starch solutions for food production

Choosing the right vegetable starch is important for viscosity, binding, mouthfeel and processing stability. We support food manufacturers with selected starch ingredients for sauces, soups, bakery products, snacks, convenience foods and plant-based recipes. Depending on your application, we help you find suitable raw materials for reliable product performance.

"Our plant-based starches offer a sustainable and healthy alternative to conventional ingredients. With our wide range of high-quality plant-based starches, we support our customers in developing innovative and healthy foods that meet modern nutritional trends."

Wolfgang Walk, CEO & certified food technologist


FAQ about vegetable starches

What is vegetable starch?

Vegetable starch is a plant-based starch ingredient obtained from botanical sources such as peas, fava beans, corn, potatoes or other plants. In food production, it is used to support texture, viscosity, binding, thickening and processing stability.

Which vegetable starches are suitable for food manufacturers?

Food manufacturers can use different vegetable starches depending on the application. Organic pea starch and fava bean starch flour are suitable for products such as sauces, soups, gluten-free bakery products, snacks, convenience foods and plant-based formulations.

Is pea starch suitable for industrial food production?

Yes, pea starch is suitable for industrial food production where viscosity, binding and texture are important. It can be used in sauces, soups, bakery products, snacks and plant-based applications, depending on the recipe and processing requirements.

Are vegetable starches suitable for vegan products?

Vegetable starches are plant-based ingredients and can be suitable for vegan product concepts. They are often used in plant-based foods, sauces, snacks, bakery products and convenience applications.

Can you help select the right starch ingredient?

Yes, we help food manufacturers select suitable starch ingredients based on application, viscosity, binding properties, texture, processing behavior, raw material requirements and supply needs.


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