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NASTAR™
PEA STARCH

NASTAR™ is a native starch extracted from yellow peas. Compared to other native starches, yellow pea starch has the highest amylose content.

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Obtained from this environmentally friendly raw material, NASTAR™ pea starch derives all its functional benefits from its physical extraction process from yellow peas. It is a locally grown crop, without the need for irrigation, and with a limited use of pesticides. It is also clean label.

THE BENEFITS OF NASTAR™

Functional

 

  • High amylose content
  • Unique gelling and thickening properties
  • Neutral taste

Sustainable

 

  • Non-GMO
  • Local sourcing
  • Physical extraction

NASTAR™ AND NASTAR™ INSTANT: STRENGTH FROM PEA

COSUCRA offers two NASTAR™ references distinguishable by their different functionalities and physical characteristics:

 

 

  • NASTAR™, the native starch with high gelling properties
  • NASTAR™ Instant, the precooked starch pregelatinized pea starch

NASTAR ™: THE NATIVE STARCH

NASTAR™ contain 48% of amylose on end-product, which is a considerable asset for a low gelatinisation temperature (68°C) which gives it a strong gel with short texture. It’s a versatile ingredient thanks to its process stability: high heat treatment, high shear, high expansion properties and acid conditions. Thanks to all these features, NASTAR™ is used for:

 

  • Resistance to hot processes in meat. Learn more about this application 
  • High gelling properties in fish
  • Texturizing properties in plant-based meat
  • Carbs reduction in bakery
  • Expansion properties in extruded products
ingredient Nastar Native Burger

NASTAR ™ INSTANT: THE PREGELATINIZED PEA STARCH

NASTAR Instant pea starch is achieved after heat treatment and drying of the native starch. It is pregelatinized by physical treatment. It able to provide strong gels at cold conditions. Also, the syneresis due to retrogradation is strongly reduced. For all these reasons, NASTAR™ Instant is used for:

 

  • Cold process
  • Pulpy texture in instant soups & sauces
  • Texturizing properties in plant-based meat.
  • Expansion properties in extruded products
  • Cheeses

 

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Ingredient Nastar Instant Sauce

NASTAR™: TWO STARCHES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

With their high amylose content, unique gelling and thickening properties, and neutral taste, NASTAR™ and NASTAR™ Instant can be used in a variety of applications.

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NASTAR™ pea starch ingredient’s brochure

NASTAR™ is a native starch extracted from yellow pea that has a high amylose content, unique gelling and thickening properties while having a neutral taste. It can be used in a variety of applications, such as bakery, sauces, extruded products and savoury products.

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COSUCRA believes in the future of food. We are commited to promote a modern, healthy and sustainable nutrition by concentrating the benefits of nature in easy-to-use, integrated solutions that respect consumer choices.

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