“Modified starch” does not mean genetically modified or produced from genetically modified organisms. It is in fact a critical process that involves altering starch derived from plant-based commodities, grains and vegetables to provide enhanced properties to the end product.
The global market is expected to witness further growth in the coming years due to the diverse application and advantages offered by modified starches. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing it and this is driven by the increasing demand in the personal care and cosmetics industry, among many others. Modified starches find application in products such as creams, lotions, and hair care formulations, where they provide viscosity, stability, and texture enhancement.
Modified starches derived from tapioca, maize, potato and rice starch allow formulators to reach a balance between performance and care for the environment as compared to its silicon based alternatives. Additionally, modified starch has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory benefits, soothing itchy skin and calming both rashes and burns and it provides sensorial benefits at a lower cost that the other modified starches.
WHY Bluecraft Agro?
In the last decade, the demand for chemical free skin and hair care range of products have risen exponentially. Creating a near-nature that effectively meets its claim and retains its texture and comfort of usage is still a challenge. For instance, consumers require a heavily moisturising product but without the obviously accompanied greasiness in it.
Bluecraft Agro manufactures a range of modified starches derived from plant-based raw material that helps exactly with this and hence is a worthwhile replacement in body/baby dusting and topical powders, cream powder, lotions, skin and hair masks, loose and compact makeup and bath salts. It can also replace talc and fumed silica, proven to have harmful properties, in powdered cosmetic product segments.
Conclusion
When looking for improved sensory properties, longevity in moisturisation, easy on the occlusive formulas, improved spreadability and a health friendly alternative to talc, Bluecraft Modified starch is the magic ingredient to give your product all this and more.