NOW Waxy Maize is a complex starch derived from Non-GMO corn that is naturally high in amylopectin, a high molecular weight, highly branched polysaccharide. Unlike typical corn starch products, which contain an average of 70-75% amylopectin, NOW Waxy Maize typically contains 90% amylopectin.

Is waxy maize the same as corn starch?

Common corn starch has 25% amylose, while waxy maize is almost totally made up of amylopectin. … Waxy maize starch also has irregularly shaped granules similar in size distribution to those of common corn.

What is waxy maize in baking?

Waxy maize starch is noted for its good expansion properties. It is well suited for puffed cereals, baked chips and cakes. In filling applications where boil-out and heat stability are issues, waxy maize starch is recommended because it is thicker than other starches, which helps reduce boil-out.