Corn Starch (Maize Starch)

Corn Starch for Food, Paper and Industry

Corn Starch, also called maize starch or cornflour, is a fine white powder extracted from maize kernels. Corn starch thickens liquids when heated, binds powders and forms films. It is one of the most widely used natural ingredients in food and industry.

We stock Corn Starch “Excellent” grade made in Egypt by the National Company for Maize Products (NCMP). Wisdo Merchants Chemical Division delivers it across Kenya and East Africa from Industrial Area, Nairobi.

Features and Benefits of Corn Starch

• Natural thickener: Thickens sauces, soups, custards and fillings when cooked.
• Fine, white powder: Blends smoothly with no colour or taste.
• Binder and filler: Holds powders and tablets together.
• Film former: Forms a smooth film for paper and textile sizing.
• Renewable: Made from maize, a plant source.

Technical Specifications

Property	Value
Product	Corn starch (native maize starch)
Grade	Excellent
CAS number	9005-25-8
HS code	1108.12
Appearance	Fine white powder
Behaviour in water	Insoluble in cold water; thickens when heated
Manufacturer	National Company for Maize Products (NCMP)
Origin	Egypt

Moisture, pH and other quality values are printed on the bag and on the batch COA, available on request.

Applications of Corn Starch

Food and Bakery

Food makers use corn starch to thicken sauces, gravies, custards and soups, and in baking, confectionery and snack coatings. See our food and beverage ingredients.

Paper and Adhesives

Paper mills use starch for surface sizing and as a binder. Adhesive makers use it in corrugating and paper-bag glues. Explore our paper and pulp chemicals.

Textiles and Pharmaceuticals

Textile mills use starch to size yarns and stiffen fabrics. Tablet makers use pharmaceutical-grade starch as a binder and disintegrant. Browse our textile chemicals. For wall putty and dry-mix use, see our pregelatinised industrial starch.

Safety and Handling

• Low hazard: Corn starch is not classified as hazardous.
• Dust explosion: Fine starch dust clouds can ignite. Keep it away from sparks and flames and avoid dust build-up.
• Hygiene: Use clean tools and keep it free from contamination for food use.

Always read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store bags in a cool, dry, clean place on pallets, away from strong odours, insects and rodents. Starch absorbs moisture, so keep bags closed and use stock in rotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is corn starch the same as cornflour?
In many countries, yes. Both names refer to pure maize starch.

What is the difference between native and modified starch?
Native starch is unprocessed and needs cooking to thicken. Modified starch is treated to change how it behaves, for example thickening in cold water.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes. We deliver across East Africa and confirm freight and timelines with your quotation.

Order Corn Starch from Wisdo Merchants

Quality maize starch for food and industry. Wisdo Merchants Chemical Division delivers from Industrial Area, Nairobi.

Delivery: Same-day delivery within Nairobi upon order confirmation, subject to stock availability. We also deliver across East Africa, and we confirm freight and timelines with your quotation.

Request your quotation today:

• Call or WhatsApp: +254 795 938305
• Email: sales@wisdomerchants.com
• Visit: Dar es Salaam Road, Off Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi
• Online: Contact us or browse the full chemical catalogue