Clean Label Starch Technology Gains Patent

WESTCHESTER, Ill.Ingredion, Inc., has been granted a U.S. patent for its clean label starch technology, based on processing technology that allows for production of high-performance and high-quality functional native starches. The patent is the second to be granted in a series of filings.

"This newly patented technology is an excellent step forward and really gives us the chance to bring the market even more; more performance from clean label ingredients, more opportunities to position foods as clean label, and more clean label ingredients that meet processing requirements," said Aaron Edwards, global director of wholesome ingredients at Ingredion.