Pharmaucetical cornstarch
Overview
Japan Cornstarch uses an original production system to remove impurities such as proteins and fiber and produce refined starch from ripe corn.
We offer pharmaceutical cornstarch made from yellow corn and white corn.
In particular, our white pharmaceutical corn starch is widely used by customers who are particular about whiteness.
Products
Conforms to the standards for cornstarch in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
| Item |
Standards |
| Appearance/form |
White to yellow-white powder |
| Residue on ignition |
0.6% or less |
| Loss on drying |
15.0% or less |
| pH |
4.0~7.0 |
| Purity test |
Iron |
10ppm or less |
| Oxidizers |
20ppm or less |
| Sulfur dioxide |
50ppm or less |
Can be used in the production of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, food products, and other products.