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Scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology have successfully been able to extract pharmaceutical grade starch from newly improved starch-producing cassava varieties.

Improved extraction methods should ultimately bring cost-savings for firms competing in the global 48.5 million ton starch arena. A spokesperson at Remy told FoodNavigator.com that, in addition to ...

BUTUAN CITY – A new sago pith extracting device promises to revitalize the traditional starch industry, offering a solution to the laborious process of extracting starch from the Lumbia tree. “The ...

Starch is a complex carbohydrate and a natural component of many plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Starchy foods form an essential part of a healthy diet. When people hear the word ...