Description
What it is. Starch is a carbohydrate reserve substance extracted from plant raw materials (cereals, tubers, legumes). It is listed under catalogue entry 13.3.1 (Miscellaneous chapter) of Regulation 68/2013, with starch as the declared constituent.
What it is for. It is generally used as an energy source and as a technological binding or structuring agent in compound feed and premixes. It would generally be used across species and production stages where an easily available carbohydrate source or a binder is needed, including pellet and mash formulations.
Points to watch. Composition and origin can vary depending on the botanical source, which may affect nutritional value and technological behaviour. No maximum inclusion level is set in the available sources; storage should protect the product from moisture to limit degradation and microbial growth.
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