Wheat with all amylopectin, no amylose
Waxy starch absorbs and holds more water than ‘normal’ starch. Studies have indicated that waxy starch naturally extends the shelf life of baked products by maintaining softness longer. Farmer Direct’s new varieties of waxy white wheat have performed agronomically in the top 10 percent yield group in university research trials in Kansas. For more information, call 800/372-4422.
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