Starch

Property	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Odor	Odorless
Taste	Slightly sweet, bland
Texture	Fine and smooth
Solubility in Water	Insoluble in cold water; forms paste in hot water
Density	1.5 g/cm³ (approx.)
Melting Point	Decomposes before melting
Moisture Content	Typically 10–14% (varies by type)
pH (in 1% solution)	4.5 – 7.0
Color	White
Particle Size	Varies depending on source (e.g., corn, potato)
Bulk Density	0.5 – 0.8 g/cm³ (depends on processing)
Thermal Behavior	Swells and gelatinizes when heated with water
Form	Granular or powder

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