Functional Maize Flour is produced by milling cooked maize flour to achieve a pregelled product. Maize flour has become a major player in the Free from and gluten free market. It is a versatile non claggy product and has easy to mix characteristics that make it a favourite. Functional maize flour can be used as an initial binder to give doughs a firmer texture and help them keep their shape ahead of baking. It is a great addition to your gluten free range. Maize contains a fair percentage of both protein and fibre, whilst also offering a good source of minerals and vitamins.
Product Benefits:
• Blends well with other food ingredients.
• Its non claggy characteristics help give products a lighter texture.
• Increases bread volume and resistance to industrial processing.
• Excellent low viscosity binder and texturising agent.
• Great moisture retention properties.
Product Applications:
• Gives doughs a firmer texture and helps them keep to their shape ahead of baking.
• Can be used for breading and in combination with other flours in baked goods.
• Used as an ingredient in pancake mixes, tortillas, cakes, pastries and crackers.
• Beneficial as a thickener in bakery and meat industries.