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top: a photographs of two glass cups with handles containing a white, milky liquid in front of a microwave on a grey tiled countertop takes up more than half of the page. the green and orange chunks in the glass to the left (carrots and peas) have sunken to the bottom of the cup while those in the glass to the right (presumably the container utilizing National’s specialty starches) are evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.

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See for yourself. National’s specialty starches deliver quality that stands out.
National’s specialty starches can improve the quality of your microwaveable dry mixes. Thanks to breakthrough technology, you can achieve instant dispersion and rapid hydration leading to superior viscosity profiles. And there’s more. With the broad range of National’s specialty starches from which to choose, you’ll have the flexibility to create a variety of texture profiles, from smooth and creamy to pulpy. You’ll also achieve uniform suspension of ingredients and excellent mouthfeel. And, the exceptional stability of National’s new microwavable starches eliminates the phase separation problems associated with ordinary starches. Get all the facts today. Write or call national Starch and Chemical Company, Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. (201) 685-5350.
National Starch and Chemical Company
FOOD PRODUCTS DIVISION
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[additional notes]
(Marjan Stuckart)
what are some of the reasons why National Starch and Chemical Company would choose to use these liquids and solids to demonstrate the effects of their starches? both the green and orange chunks and the milky-yellowy liquid they float in look unnappetizing, at least by modern-day standards.