CORNFLOUR (Maize starch) means the starch obtained from maize (zea mays L.). It shall contain no added colour, flavours or other chemicals. It shall be free from dirt, insects, larvae and impurities or other extraneous matter. It shall conform to the following standards:—
• Moisture – Not more than 12.5%
• Total ash – Not more than 0.5 per cent (on dry weight basis).
• Ash insoluble in dilute HCl – Not more than 0.1 percent (on dry weight basis).
Alcoholic acidity (with 90 per cent alcohol) – Shall be equivalent to not more than 2.0 ml. N. NaOH per 100 g. of dried substance