Chemical Properties
White powder. The characteristics are that the paste has low retrogradation, high stability to acid, alkali and heat, high transparency of the paste, and good freeze-thaw stability. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds are not easily formed.
Uses
Starch acetate is mainly used for warp sizing of pure cotton, polyester cotton and synthetic fibers.
Definition
ChEBI: Starch acetate is an oligosaccharide.
Application
Starch acetate can be used as thickener; food starch film; stabilizer and binder. It can also be used in instant noodles, minced meat products, soy sauce, canned soup, chocolate and jelly, etc., and can be used in moderation according to production needs.
Synthesis
Starch acetate is obtained by esterification of starch with acetic anhydride or vinyl acetate under alkaline conditions.
