Potato starch
Control texture, taste and clarity from field to finished ingredient
Avebe’s potato starch is one of the most versatile industrial ingredients available. Highly rated for its unique texture, neutral taste and clarity compared to corn or wheat starch, it is used across the food industry to achieve texture and viscosity, and across technical industries including paper, adhesives, construction and textiles. Avebe controls the entire supply chain, from breeding new potato varieties with better yields and disease resistance to processing and marketing the finished ingredient, ensuring consistent quality that meets strict international standards.
Case studies
Solutions in practice
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Creamy , clean-label, and cost-effective: how to solve dairy’s toughest challenges with potato starch
Friday, 29 May 2026
Consistent coating, reliable performance: potato starch binders in paper and board coatings
Friday, 29 May 2026
Consistent performance, reliable quality: starch solutions in specialty paper production
Consistent starch performance for specialty paper production
Avebe’s potato starch-based solutions support reliable performance across wet-end, surface and coating applications. With stable retention, improved internal strength and predictable coating performance, they help specialty paper producers maintain process control, efficient production and consistent paper quality across a wide range of applications.
From food to industrial applications
Potato starch is used across the food industry to deliver texture, viscosity and clarity in products ranging from soups and sauces to dairy, confectionery and coatings. For technical applications its unique molecular properties give it a performance advantage over alternative starch sources. Potato starch serves as a functional ingredient in paper manufacturing, adhesive formulations, construction materials and textiles.
“Potato starch can replace hydrocolloids or modified starches at the same function or even improved functionality. If you’re looking for the best protein or fat replacement, or to enhance creaminess in dairy applications, potato starch is one of the purest ingredients you can use.”Akkelien Vermüe Strategic Marketing Manager
The potato is more versatile than you think
Avebe’s potato starch delivers unique texture, neutral taste and high clarity across food and technical applications. Do you need a smart and sustainable solution to meet a specific challenge? Try potato starch. Our team will help you find the right grade and formulation for your specific needs.
