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Tongaat Hulett has more than 40,000 employees working in about 25 locations in 6 countries, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Did you know?
- Without the addition of “Caramel Colour” a thick, black treacle-like solution made from glucose, Cola would be pale yellow in colour.
- If the maize or corn kernel is subjected to extreme heat the starch portion will “explode”. We call the result pop-corn.
- All fine paper is coated with a thin layer of starch which is then heat treated. If it were not for this treatment called “Sizing” we would not be able to write or print on it as all the ink would run, much like the blotting paper our grandparents used to use.
- Starch dust is explosive. When starch dust in the atmosphere reaches certain critical levels it becomes very dangerous. In 1958 an explosion at Bellville Mill was so violent it blew the brickwork out from between the concrete pillars.
- Only a very tiny portion of any pill or capsule is the active ingredient. It can be as low as 0.05%. The rest is starch which is used as a binder and carrier to deliver the correct dosage to the patient.
- Cough mixture is pretty awful to the taste buds. By adding glucose to the recipe it not only sweetens the medicine but also helps to keep it liquid.
- Gluten 60 is a highly nutritious animal feedstuff and adds no foreign flavors to the meat such as chicken; in fact it greatly improves the appearance of the meat as well as the eggs.
- Maize oil has a much higher boiling point than sunflower oil and is a much better product for cooking, especially for deep frying.
- Margarine was first developed in France in 1869 when Napoleon Bonaparte offered a reward to the person who could invent a non-dairy butter for use by his army, nowadays it is one of the major end products of maize oil.
- Dextrin is added to Face Bricks. This prevents the salts used in the manufacture of these bricks from leaching out during the baking process and even after they have been put to use in the building industry.
- Starch can be added to commercial detergents to thicken the liquid.
- Freezing pizza and pastries is a problem, because the moisture in the sauce can migrate into the crust, making it so soggy it’s unappealing to eat. Modified corn starch is used to provide a barrier that prevents water migration and keeps the crust crisp.
- Many low-fat foods depend on corn-derived food starches to provide qualities that used to come from fats. Examples include everything from low-fat salad dressing to baked goods and meat products.
- Repositioning of wallpaper during the hanging process is possible because the wallpaper paste is made with corn starch modified to slow down its adhesive action.
- A 10% solution of corn flour and water may taste a little bland, but it’s a speedy and effective cure for a runny tummy.
- Corn syrup prevents waste and saves consumers money by keeping bread fresh longer. By retaining moisture, corn syrup keeps baked goods from drying out too quickly and going stale.
- Many fruits and vegetables start to turn an unattractive brown once they’re cut and exposed to air. Citric acid, recognized as a safe food ingredient, can prevent browning and much of the supply of citric acid, especially in the USA is made from corn sweeteners.
- Whether playing with chalk on the sidewalk or crayons in school, many kids rely on corn. Corn starch is used as a binder to help such products hold together better when in use. It may also be used to dust molds during the manufacturing process so that brand-new crayons pop out undamaged.
- Candy makers began using corn syrups in lollipops and other hard candies generations ago because the syrups hold moisture and prevent drips, sugar crystallization and graining.
- Corn products are almost more popular than potato chips. In addition to corn and tortilla chips (20% of the snack foods we eat), other snacks such as cheese puffs rely on corn ingredients to provide their crunch.
- Corn starch provides the adhesive to glue down every little ridge in corrugated cardboard. Whether you're taking delivery on a new appliance, boxing old clothes for the church bazaar, or moving across country, you're using corn.
- As a box of ice cream goes in and out of freezers on the way home from the store and in the kitchen, it’s natural for crystals to develop in it. Part of the role corn sweeteners play in ice cream and other frozen desserts is to keep crystals from developing.
- Corn contributes in many ways to reducing pollution. Ethanol, used to reduce air pollution, is probably the best-known example. Others include the use of corn starch in industrial filters to reduce water pollution, and corn-based plastics like PLA (polylactic acid), which composts back into natural components after use.
- Marshmallows stay fresh longer because corn syrup keeps them from drying out too quickly.
- Corn starch, which helps bind the gypsum filling together, is an essential ingredient in manufacturing gypsum or plaster board (called dry-walling) for building walls.
- Beyond its food and consumer product uses, corn is rapidly replacing petroleum in many industrial applications, from plastic containers to clean-burning ethanol. Because corn products are a bio-degradable and renewable natural resource, they are better for the environment than their petroleum counterparts.
- Corn flour can be used as a substitute for talcum powder – it will be just as effective at preventing nappy rash.
