Acts as a tablet and capsule diluent
Acts as a disintegrator – Tablets and capsules break down into smaller fragments/dissolves so that the drugcan be released for absorption. Starch also absorbs water rapidly, allowing appropriate disintegration of tablets.
Used as a glidant or binder
Works as a food thickener/stabilizer
Pregelatinizedcorn starch is specifically used in instant puddings, pie fillings, soup mixes, salad dressings, candies.