Everyone loves fried food from the irresistible crispy texture that delivers pure satisfaction to the savory flavor that keeps us coming back for more.

Behind every perfectly coated deep-fried product lies one essential ingredient — predusting starch. This crucial first step creates a strong bond between the meat and the batter or breader. Without proper predusting, gaps can form, causing coatings to separate, blow off during frying, and lose that signature crunch.

To meet these challenges, SMS has developed the S-TEX® Series, a range of innovative modified starches designed to support each stage of the coating process, from predusting to post-breading solutions. 

Recommended S-TEX® Series by Application

Predusting Starch

• S-TEX® A207
  Specifically designed for meat predusting, ensuring excellent adhesion between the substrate and batter coating.
  

Click to see the technical brochure of S-TEX® A 207

Post-Breading Application (Final Coating Step)

• S-TEX® SP3
  is applied as a final coating to help lock the crumbs firmly in place, resulting in a more uniform appearance and enhanced crispiness after frying. 

Key benefits of S-TEX® Series:

• Superior Adhesion
  Ensures the coating stays firmly attached during frying, handling, and delivery, resulting in a flawless final product.

• Prevents Blow-Off
  Minimizes coating loss during deep frying and freezing, maintaining an attractive, uniform appearance.

• Minimizes Sogginess
  Forms a clean, non-gummy film for a crisp texture and a pleasant mouthfeel.

• Versatile Application
  Performs effectively across various substrates — poultry, shrimp, squid, and more — all showing remarkable adhesion improvement.

• Flexible Usage
  Can replace 25–100% of wheat flour in the pre-dusting stage, offering flexibility in production and better cost efficiency.

With S-TEX® Series, you can master fried food products that meet customer expectations. 
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