Description
Characteristics
- Unmodified tapioca starch
- Tapioca starch finely ground, naturally gluten-free and with a neutral taste, which is a big advantage over other starches that change the taste of dishes.
- It has a low gelatinization temperature, high leavening ability, stability during freezing, binds fat molecules and is clear (transparent), which is important for the appearance of dishes.
- The raw material from which tapioca starch is produced is called cassava (cassava / yuca / tapioca).
- It is a tropical starchy crop native to the Amazon whose tuber is similar to a large sweet potato.
- It is important to mention that tapioca is the most important source of nutrition in the tropics after rice and corn.
- Tapioca is a healthy source of complex polysaccharides with a low cholesterol content.
- It does not contain gluten and can therefore be part of a gluten-free diet.
- Tapioca contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. It is also a source of iron, folic acid and vitamin B. Tapioca is also a natural source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. To a lesser extent, tapioca also contains some B vitamins such as folate, thiamin, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
What does tapioca starch do in a natural deodorant?
- In our formulation we have used starch to absorb excess moisture from natural perspiration.
- The basic deodorant formulation contains tapioca starch. We chose tapioca starch because, even as a raw ingredient, it feels soft, gives a silky feel and absorbs moisture at the same time.
- According to yoga, tapioca starch is one of the "sattvic" foods, i.e. the purest and ideal food.
- It is a very high-quality product for preparing many dishes, e.g. Brazilian buns. It is also suitable for the preparation of home cosmetics, thanks to its ability to absorb oil.
- Tapioca starch is used mainly in international cuisine, thanks to its unique properties it is irreplaceable for many dishes.
Nutritional dataE per 100 g of the product
According to Regulation of the EP and the Council (EU) No. 1169/2011, as amended.
- Energy value: 348 kJ/ 83.17 kcal
- Fats: 0 g (of which saturated fatty acids 0 g)
- Carbohydrates 87.1 g (of which sugars 0 g)
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Salt: 0.05 g
Instructions for use
- The suitability of the use and dosage of this preparation must be tested by the manufacturer of the final product.