Starch-free products
Plants store the glucose they produce during photosynthesis in the form of starch. It is usually found in large amounts in roots, seeds and tubers. Starch is a common ingredient used as an excipient in food supplements. It can be used as a filler to increase the volume of tablets. It can be used as a binder to hold tablets and capsules together. It can be used as a disintegrant to support faster dissolution of tablets in water or in the stomach. It can be used to add shine to capsules or dragees. It can be obtained from many sources such as corn, potatoes and rice. The term ''starch-free'' means that the product formulation does not contain starch and its derivatives. It is usually formulated for people who are sensitive to starch or for consumers with special dietary preferences.
