Maize Starch:
Introduction:

Pharmagrade Maize starch powder is a mixture of polysaccharides containing about 75 to 80% Amylopectin & 20 to 25% Amylose.It is manufactures under ultra hygienic conditions. It manufactures all kinds of pharmaceutical grade starch powder from quality maize under strict good manufacturing process conditions and using Statistical quality control and Statistical process control techniques to meet international Quality Standards.
Specification:
PHYSICIAN CHARACTERISTICS:

Colour	white powder
Odour	Odourless
Taste	slight Characteristics
Identification	Dark Blue colour with Iodine
Solubility	Insoluble in water & alcohol

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Moisture (w/w)	11.0% to 11.5%
Protein	0.3 to 0.35%
Fat	0.15 to 0.2%
So2 PPM	50 PPM (max)
PH	4.5 to 6.5
Sulphated Ash	0.1%(max)
Free acidity	0.2 ml (max)(0.1 N Na0h/10gms)
Iron PPM	5 to 6 PPM
Starch content	99 to 99.2%
Fluroscence Test	No fluroscence
Sieve Retention	0.1%(max)(100 mesh)
Oxidising substance	absent

Microbiological Analysis

Total Bacterial Count	1000 max
Total Fungal Count	100 max

Specific application:
The pharmaceutical industry is an important user of maize starch powder. Maize flour is used as a base in the preparation of vitamin-C & antibiotics. It is also used as filler in pills & capsules. Starch & Glucose are used as filler in pills & capsules. Starch & Glucose are used to coat bitter tasting pills.