Dextrins and other modified starches

HS code 350510 covers dextrins and other modified starches, which are important ingredients in a wide range of industries. These modified starches are derived from natural starches and are used as thickeners, binders, and stabilizers in various food, textile, and industrial applications. They play a crucial role in the global economy, supporting the production of diverse consumer and industrial goods.

The production of dextrins and other modified starches typically involves the chemical or enzymatic modification of natural starches, such as those derived from corn, wheat, or potatoes. This process can involve hydrolysis, oxidation, or other treatments to alter the molecular structure and properties of the starch, resulting in products with specific functional characteristics.

The main inputs required for the production of dextrins and other modified starches include natural starches, various chemicals or enzymes for modification, and specialized production equipment such as reactors, drying systems, and packaging machinery. The availability and quality of these raw materials and production resources are critical to the industry's ability to meet the growing demand for these versatile ingredients.

Dextrins and other modified starches produced under HS code 350510 are widely used as ingredients in a variety of industries, including 190190 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products, 340220 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 34.01), and 550320 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. These modified starches help improve the texture, stability, and performance of the final products in these and many other applications.