It is commonly appearing as a fine white powder, and it is used to make corn sugar and syrups as well. It is considered a carbohydrate and ingredient of choice for various applications such as: soups, bouillon cubes, sauces, dressings, noodles, seasonings, coated nuggets, baking powder, tarts, desserts, ready meals, jellies, gums and many instant foods. IPS-Ingredis supplies excellent quality of GMO free corn starch throughout its global platform.

Although most people try to cut calories intake, some need to add calories. Corn starch is low in saturated fat and sodium and can be an alternative source of energy, offering benefits in the management of low blood sugar in people with diabetes, metabolic disorders, etc.

From the food producer's point of view, it can represent a production cost reduction and product improvement. The IPS-Ingredis brand was founded in Dubai in 2011, focusing on the sourcing and selling of food and beverage ingredients, additives and concentrates.

Current operations are led by in-country sales team across the Middle East and Africa; they are supported by the HQ-based trading and logistics teams that source, supply, and deliver. The company secures quality ingredients in a cost optimized way to all its customers all around the world.