QUEMINA for Infant Formula
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Native pre-gelatinized starch mix for infant nutrition
QUEMINA for infant formula is a soluble, native pre-gelatinized starch mix formulated for infant nutrition and baby food applications. The product provides a concentrated carbohydrate source that delivers stable reconstitution, limited viscosity build-up and low lumping during mixing.
Key benefits
- Provides a dense, non-sweet carbohydrate energy source that supports sugar-reduction strategies in infant recipes.
- High solubility and instant cold-water dispersion reduce lumping and improve reconstitution stability.
- Limited viscosity formation at use levels — maintains pourability and spray-drying behaviour where needed.
- Low browning tendency (reduced Maillard potential) and low osmotic pressure help preserve product stability and sensory neutrality.
Acts as a soluble carbohydrate source to replace or reduce simple sugars while delivering consistent energy and low lump formation on reconstitution.
Supports formulation transparency and clean-label claims while maintaining product stability and controlled reconstitution rheology.
Product range
AGRANA provides technical guidance and collaborative development for infant-nutrition projects, including application testing, reconstitution trials and processing recommendations. Contact AGRANA Starch technical support for formulation trials and regulatory / packaging advice.
Formulation insights
The QUEMINA concept re-allocates the starch molecule to combine low dextrose contribution and good solubility. In practice this means a carbohydrate that behaves like a soluble reserve (similar to a low-DE maltodextrin) but with limited sweet taste and minimal viscosity generation.