Padmaa is a Physically Modified starch, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Plant-based, Non-GMO starch. It is produced by Physical modification of starch to enhance its properties. It is used as functional food ingredient to enhance the texture of Pappad like products.
APPLICATIONS
As a texture enhancer:
Padmaa is primarily used to enhance the texture of Pappad related products such as Pappad, appalam, fryums. Padmaa form strong bonds, blending well with other ingredients. Hence it prevents the cracking of the product while drying. It also enhances the crispiness and enhances the mouth feel of the product.
As Natural Leavening agent:
Padmaa combines with the added leavening agent in the product and forms network like structure. This network formation traps the gases formed while kneading. Then the trapped gas is released instantly while frying in oil resulting in increased expansion of the product. It can also be used for Khakara.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
*Padmaa enhances the texture of the product providing excellent crispiness
*It aids in uniform dispersion of all ingredients
*It can be used as Functional Food ingredient and label friendly product
*It is minimally processed starch with no residues of chemicals.
*It is highly bio-degradable and causes no harm to the Environment.
*Padmaa is a White powder that adds no color to application and blends well with other ingredients. It has a bland taste and so will not mask flavors or aromas.
*Padmaa contains no fat, protein, fiber, vitamins, or other minerals.
DOSAGE
Use 3 to 5% Padmaa of total batch size. For excellent results, maybe use upto 20% Padmaa of total batch size.
