Maize starch (paste)

نشا الذرة

KindExcipient
ClassBinder
SynonymsCorn starch, Native starch, Starch paste
Common uses / formsFreshly cooked starch paste as classic wet-granulation binder (5–15%); also filler/disintegrant dry
PropertiesNative maize starch; insoluble in cold water, gelatinizes on cooking to adhesive paste; economical
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsLocal, EU, USA
Dominant inbound routeLocal
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesPrepare paste fresh; commodity, often regionally milled and cheaply second-sourced
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Binder)

Povidone K30 · Copovidone · Hypromellose (low-viscosity) · Hydroxypropyl cellulose · Gelatin · Maltodextrin

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Maize starch (paste) — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-maize-starch-paste.html