American Key Food Products (AKFP) has announced the expansion of its tapioca product line with the introduction of native waxy tapioca starch. Sourced from AKFP’s Asian production partner, native waxy tapioca starch is a gluten-free, clean-label, non-GMO ingredient high in amylopectin, that possesses a combination of functionalities which make it an effective stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier.
“Native waxy tapioca starch is a versatile, unmodified, clean-label starch,” says Edwin Pacia, AKFP chief operating officer. “It is derived from tapioca, or cassava, roots and therefore is naturally gluten-free. Its unique functionalities make it a useful tool for formulators seeking to create better-for-you food products in line with today’s consumer trends.”