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STARCH QUALITY Quick method for determining starch quality:
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The new ViscoQuick from Brabender put through its paces at Kröner-Stärke aboratory device manufacturer Brabender from Duisburg, Germany has developed a new device for the rapid determination of viscosity called the ViscoQuick. This instrument was tested over a period of four months in the laboratory of the Kröner-Stärke, a producer of (organic) wheat starch and gluten from Ibbenbüren. In this article, wehoat an interview with Matthias Evers (ME), Quality Manager at Kröner-Stärke, about his experience with the machine.
Kröner-Stärke is a family-run business currently managed by the third generation of owners and looks
Quality Manager Matthias Evers (left) and Commercial Director Henrik de Vries (right) are proud of the high-quality products of their company, KrönerStärke
back on more than 100 years of experience in the production of starches. For which sectors does KrönerStärke manufacture products, and who are its clients?
ME: Kröner-Stärke is a globally active company with representation in more than 20 countries and with approximately 110 employees. All products are produced in Ibbenbüren. In addition to the manufacturing of starch and gluten, Kröner-Stärke also develops tailored solutions for customers from the industrial, commercial, and skilled trades sectors. The products are used primarily for the food industry, such as the baked goods industry, as well as in the pet food segment and many industrial sectors which perform further processing, whereby 40 percent of production is exported. Kröner-Stärke is also the leading provider of organic wheat starch and organic wheat gluten as well as gluten-free starches and flours. KrönerStärke has set itself apart from many other starch and gluten producers by not using microbiocides, extracting agents, additives, or enzymes.
What products does Kröner-Stärke manufacture, and what are the company’s specialties?
ME: Kröner-Stärke offers a wide range of starches and flours. Options range from native starches, pre-gelatinised starches, wheat protein and pre-gelatinised flours to flour mixtures. Products made from various raw materials are also available in various quality levels. A particular specialty of Kröner-Stärke is gluten-free products and organic products, for which the quality expectations of 62 | March 2020 - Milling and Grain