Food and Beverages Research Reports Corn Starch Market Report 2017-2022 | Page 2

REPORT DESCRIPTION
Global Corn Starch Market to Reach 88 Million Tons by 2022
Corn starch or maize starch refers to the starch which is made from corn, i.e., the most popular
feedstock for starch production. Corn starch serves as a great source of energy and is rich in calories
and carbohydrates but low in saturated fat and sodium. It also contains some essential minerals which
include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc.
Further, corn starch helps to prevent low blood sugar and its anti-inflammatory properties help to
fight many skin problems such as skin rashes, burns and itching. Owing to its low cost along with its
myriad benefits, corn starch finds innumerable applications in various industries. In the food industry,
it is extensively used as a food ingredient as well as a thickening agent to prepare many dishes like
gravies, sugars, soups and sauces, etc. Apart from this, it is also used in the manufacturing of
adhesives for paper and fabrics. Some of the other products made using corn starch include desserts,
dairy products, processed foods and pet food.
Over the past several years, the global corn starch market has witnessed a stable growth on account
of expanding applications of corn starch in a number of industries coupled with the growth in the end-
use industries. According to a new report by Expert Market Research, the market reached a volume of
around 70 Million Tons in 2016 and is further expected to reach 88 Million Tons by 2022.