Ingredients

We're a leading Australian developer and manufacturer of specialty, natural based ingredient systems for food and industrial applications. From vital wheat gluten to specialty starches and sweeteners, Penford is your “ingredient” to finding a solution. We're the leading Australian manufacturer of high amylose corn starches in the region. Our expertise is in leveraging the inherent characteristics from a variety of ingredients to help improve our customers' products.

Starches, Dextrins and Starch-based Sweeteners

Using our expertise in carbohydrate science, we help make an array of products better. This is accomplished through innovative ideas that reduce operating costs, improve product performance and create new market expansion opportunities. So while you see a kernel of corn, we see the raw elements of innovation and growth.

• Corn leads to high quality frozen foods and confectionary products.
• Wheat leads to specifically designed applications for dry blended food preparations.
• Potato leads to superior french-fry coating, cheese and processed meats.
• Tapioca leads to better meats, marinades and sauces.
• Rice leads to enhanced ice cream, soups, sauces and gravies.

Dextrins
Penford manufactures a range of dextrins from corn, wheat, potato and tapioca for your food coating systems or confectionary products.

Starch-based Sweeteners
Penford supplies dextrose, maize-based glucose and maltodextrins which are used in gums, jellies and other confectionery items.