Unleashing the Power of Tapioca Starch with Precision Analysis

With advanced biological and chemical analysis technologies, CD BioGlyco conducts in-depth research on Pharmaceutical Excipient. Here, we provide custom tapioca starch analysis services according to our client's research needs. Tapioca starch is a commonly used pharmaceutical excipient that is often used to develop binders, bulking agents, and disintegrants for tablet manufacturing. Tapioca starch is available in two categories: raw starch and various modified starches, of which specially modified tapioca starch is an indispensable player in industrial production. It is used to produce emulsifiers, fixing agents, thickeners, and so on.

• Identification
  • Under the microscope, tapioca starch has a single, round, or oval shape, and the diameter of the particles ranges from 5-35 μm. Under a polarising microscope, tapioca starch shows a polarised cross.
  • An aqueous solution of tapioca starch appears as a translucent gel-like substance after heating-cooling.
  • The addition of iodine test solution to the gelatinous substance described above results in a blue or blue-black coloration, which is gradually discolored by heating, and when cooled, the blue color reappears.
• Acidity
  After dissolving the sample in water, we test it using a pH meter. The pH of tapioca starch should be between 4.5 and 7.0.
• Detection of other substances
  • Foreign impurities
    Place the tapioca starch under a microscope and look for the presence of other foreign substances.
  • Sulfur dioxide
    We titrate tapioca starch solution using methyl red ethanol solution as indicator and sodium hydroxide solution as titrant. The titration is stopped when the tapioca starch solution turns yellow. The amount of sulfur dioxide contained in tapioca starch is calculated from the amount of titrant used.
  • Oxidizing substances
    At first, we add glacial acetic acid, potassium iodide, and starch indicator to the tapioca starch solution in turn. Next, we titrate it with sodium thiosulfate solution as a titrant. The experiment is stopped when the blue color of the solution disappears. The amount of oxidized material contained in tapioca starch is calculated based on the amount of sodium thiosulphate used.
  • Iron salt
    After dissolving tapioca starch in hydrochloric acid, ammonium persulfate is added to it. The solution is then compared with a standard iron solution, and if the colors match, the presence of iron salts in tapioca starch is proven.
• Loss on drying
  The tapioca starch is dried at a higher temperature. At the end of drying, the weight loss of tapioca starch should not exceed 16.0%.
• Microbiological limit
  • We offer microbiological enumeration to detect thermophilic bacteria and fungi growing under aerobic conditions.
  • We offer the control bacteria check method to detect the presence of specific microorganisms in tapioca starch.

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Applications

• Food industry: Tapioca starch is a commonly used food additive, and its purity, particle size distribution, moisture content, and other important parameters can be determined through comprehensive analysis to ensure product quality and safety.
• Pharmaceutical industry: Tapioca starch is often used as an excipient in the pharmaceutical process, so its analysis can be used to validate product formulations and verify purity and quality control.
• Industrial applications: Tapioca starch is used in several industrial applications such as pulp production, textiles, etc. Therefore, tapioca starch analysis services can be used to help companies understand the properties of raw materials, optimize production processes, and control production costs.

Advantages

• Professional technology: We have mastered professional chemical and biological technology to provide high-level tapioca starch analysis services to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Comprehensive analysis: We perform a wide range of analysis tests for tapioca starch, including physical and chemical properties, compositional analysis, and so on.
• Customized services: We provide custom tapioca starch analysis services to meet the specific needs of different clients.

CD BioGlyco offers integrated solutions for Pharmaceutical and Biological Analysis. With a professional analysis team, we assist you with your tapioca starch analysis. Please feel free to contact us for more details if you are interested in our pharmaceutical excipient analysis services.