The paper industry uses various types of starches at different stages of the manufacturing process for different purposes. Currently, one of the most common starch used for paper manufacture is from tapioca.
“Sago Industries Limited” modified tapioca starches are specifically developed to provide maximum adhesive performance. The line of starches includes both dry and liquid adhesives to meet many needs.
Starch is the product most widely used for the coating of staple fiber yarns made of wool, rayon staple, linen and for mixtures of these fibers with synthetic fibers.
The food industries constitute one of the largest consumers of starch and starch products.
Unmodified and modified starches are used in the food industry for one or more of the following purposes.
