Brazilian Origin

Corn Starch
Amido de Milho

Brazilian native corn starch — a versatile white powder used across food manufacturing, paper, textile, and pharmaceutical industries in Southeast Asia. Consistent purity, low protein, and food-grade certification from verified Brazilian suppliers.

≤ 14%
Moisture
≤ 0.4%
Protein
≤ 50 ppm
SO₂ Residue
Food Grade
Classification
CBOT Corn Futures
$320 – $380 / MT (FOB Santos)
Reference range · Mar 2026
Certified Brazilian Origin
Food Grade
ANVISA Compliant
Halal Certifiable
LC / SBLC Accepted

Corn Starch — Specifications at a Glance

Moisture
≤ 14%
Standard native corn starch moisture content. Ensures product stability during maritime transit and warehouse storage in tropical climates
Protein
≤ 0.4%
Very low protein content confirming high starch purity — critical for applications requiring neutral flavour and clear gel formation
Fat Content
≤ 0.15%
Minimal residual fat ensuring clean white appearance, consistent viscosity, and stable shelf life under tropical storage conditions
SO₂ Residue
≤ 50 ppm
Sulfur dioxide residue from wet milling process controlled within food-safe limits required by major Southeast Asian food regulations

Chemical & Physical Parameters

ParameterSpecification
Moisture Content≤ 14%
Protein (N × 6.25)≤ 0.4%
Fat (Ether Extract)≤ 0.15%
Ash Content≤ 0.15%
pH (10% suspension)4.5 – 7.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)≤ 50 ppm
Viscosity (Brabender)Report on CoA
Whiteness≥ 90 (Hunter L)
AppearanceWhite fine powder
OdourNeutral, characteristic starch
OriginBrazil
SupplierVerified Brazilian Exporter
Native corn starch (Amido de Milho) complies with Brazilian ANVISA RDC 272/2019 and applicable Codex Alimentarius and Southeast Asian food additive standards.

Uses Across Southeast Asia

  • 🍜 Noodle and vermicelli manufacturing
  • 🍰 Bakery thickening and texture agent
  • 🥫 Sauce, soup, and ready meal thickener
  • 💊 Pharmaceutical tablet excipient
  • 📄 Paper and cardboard sizing agent
  • 🧵 Textile sizing and finishing
Trade ParameterDetail
HS Code1108.12.00
IncotermsCFR / CIF / FOB
Packaging25 kg bags / Big Bags / Bulk
Payment TermsLC at sight / SBLC / TT
Port of LoadingSantos, Paranaguá

Export Formats

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25 kg Bags

Multi-wall kraft paper or PE-lined PP bags for food-grade distribution. Moisture-proof inner bag ensures starch quality integrity during tropical shipping conditions.

✓ 25 kg net
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Big Bags (FIBC)

500–1,000 kg food-grade FIBC for industrial buyers. Suitable for automated factory intake systems at noodle, paper, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

✓ 500–1,000 kg
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Bulk / FCL

Full container loads in lined containers for cost-efficient high-volume shipment. Pneumatic unloading capability at destination available on request.

✓ FCL available

Regulatory Coverage

ANVISA Brazil

Brazilian ANVISA food additive and ingredient registration. Starch complies with RDC 272/2019 and Codex Alimentarius GSFA standards for native starches.

Halal & Kosher

Halal certification available for Muslim-majority Southeast Asian markets. Kosher certification also available on request for relevant export destinations.

ASEAN Food Standards

Compliance advisory for ASEAN food additive regulations, including Indonesia BPOM, Vietnam Ministry of Health, Philippines FDA, and Malaysia Food Act.

Pharmaceutical Grade

Pharmaceutical-grade corn starch available on request, complying with USP, BP, and EP monograph specifications for excipient use.

Third-Party Inspection

SGS or Bureau Veritas quality certificate at load port covering moisture, protein, fat, SO₂, whiteness, and viscosity parameters.

Trade Finance by Finhanced

Full LC structuring and SBLC advisory for corn starch transactions. Finhanced supports documentary credit management from contract to delivery.

Source Brazilian Corn Starch

Food-grade native corn starch for Southeast Asian food, paper, textile, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Contact Miami Trade Gateway for pricing and specifications.