Wheat Starch Analysis Service
Unveiling the Quality in Wheat Starch Through Precision Analysis
As a specialized biology company, CD BioGlyco has a wealth of experience in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biological Analysis. Here at CD BioGlyco, we provide efficient and high-quality wheat starch analysis service with our advanced Pharmaceutical Excipient Analysis technology. Wheat starch is a starch extracted from wheat and is characterized by its white color and smooth texture. In industry, wheat starch can be widely used in the production of dextrin, maltose, glucose, and alcohol. Besides, wheat starch is widely used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations, as a diluent and disintegrant for tablets and capsules, as a tablet binder, as a thickening agent, and so on in the preparations.
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- Identification
- The samples are placed under a microscope for observation, and the diameter of large particles of wheat starch is generally in the range of 10-60 μm, and the diameter of small particles is generally in the range of 2-10 μm.
- The sample is dissolved in water and heated, and if a whitish translucent gel substance appears, the sample is proven to be wheat starch.
- pH
After dissolving wheat starch in water, we measure its pH with a pH meter. Wheat starch should have a pH between 4.5 and 7.0.
- Sulfur dioxide content
We employ an acid-base titration method for the detection of sulfur dioxide in wheat starch. In this, methyl red ethanol solution is used as the color indicator for the whole process, and sodium hydroxide solution is used as the titrant.
- Oxidized substance content
We titrate an aqueous solution of wheat starch using sodium thiosulphate as a titrant. If the color of the aqueous wheat starch solution changes, titration shall be stopped. From the quantity of sodium thiosulphate in use, it is possible to calculate the number of oxidation agents present in wheat starch.
- Loss on drying
We dry wheat starch in a high-temperature environment. The weight loss of wheat starch after drying should not exceed 15.0%.
- Scorch residue
The residue left after scorching of wheat starch shall not exceed 0.6%.
- Microbiological limits
The microbiological enumeration method is used to detect the number of thermophilic bacteria and fungi in wheat starch under aerobic conditions. Among the enumeration methods include the petri dish method, membrane filtration method, and most-probable-number method.
In addition, we also provide the control bacteria check method to detect the presence of specific microorganisms in wheat starch.
Publication Data
Technology: Scanning electron microscopy techniques (SEM), Thermogravimetric-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (TG-FTIR)
Journal: International Journal of Food Properties
IF: 2.9
Published: 2019
Results: In this research, the authors explored the particle shape of wheat starch using SEM. The particles of wheat starch showed an overall oblate and round shape. Then, the authors examined the pasting temperature of wheat starch, which was 81.00-87.55°C. In addition, the authors determined the content of wheat starch using TG-FTIR, and the thermal decomposition temperature of wheat starch was determined using TG, which was 225-357°C.
Fig.1 SEM of wheat starch. (Zhang & Zhang, 2019)
Applications
- Comprehensive analysis of wheat starch can be used to develop stabilizers, diluents, and tablet binders for pharmaceuticals.
- The analysis of wheat starch helps scientists explore the physicochemical properties of wheat starch in depth, thereby expanding its applications.
- Our in-depth analysis can be employed to guarantee the quality, including purity, of wheat starch utilized in the production of food additives and thickeners.
Advantages
- We have a high service response time and can quickly develop wheat starch analysis protocols and conduct experiments to provide timely and effective analysis results to our clients.
- We have an experienced research team and technical experts who are good at applying advanced biotechnology and analysis techniques for wheat starch analysis and detection.
- We have rich data interpretation experience and professional knowledge, and provide in-depth interpretation and analysis of wheat starch analysis results, to provide professional advice and opinions to clients.
As a leader in the field of pharmaceutical analysis, CD BioGlyco's distinguished scientists provide first-class wheat starch analysis solutions for every client. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in our pharmaceutical and biological analysis services.
Reference
- Zhang, Y.; Zhang, G.Z. Starch content and physicochemical properties of green wheat starch. International Journal of Food Properties. 2019, 22(1): 1463-1474.
This service is for Research Use Only, not intended for any clinical use.