Starch; wheat

HS code 110811 covers wheat starch, a vital ingredient in a wide range of food and industrial products. Wheat starch is a key component in the production of baked goods, sauces, gravies, and other processed foods. It also has numerous industrial applications, including as a binding agent, thickener, and filler. The wheat starch industry plays an important role in the global food and manufacturing sectors, contributing to the overall economy through its diverse range of uses and applications.

The production of wheat starch typically involves the separation of starch from the other components of wheat flour, such as proteins and fibers. This is commonly achieved through a wet milling process, where the wheat is soaked, ground, and then subjected to a series of washing and centrifugation steps to extract the pure starch. The extracted starch is then dried and processed further, depending on the specific end-use requirements.

The primary input for the wheat starch industry is, of course, wheat. High-quality wheat varieties with a high starch content are preferred for optimal starch extraction. In addition to the raw wheat, the production process requires access to clean water, specialized milling equipment, and energy sources to power the various stages of the manufacturing process.

The main output of the wheat starch industry is 110811 Starch; wheat, which is then used as an ingredient or additive in a wide range of food and non-food products. The starch may be further processed or modified to meet the specific requirements of different industries, such as the food, paper, textile, or pharmaceutical sectors. Other related HS codes that may consume wheat starch include 190190 Preparations for infant use, for retail sale, 190120 Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1905, and 350510 Dextrins and other modified starches, among others.