Product Overview
ColFlo 67 is a modified food starch supplied by EZ Elements to Canadian food manufacturers, produced in the USA. Each batch is tested against a Certificate of Analysis covering moisture, pH, viscosity, and microbiological quality, giving formulators a documented, traceable starch for demanding food applications. ColFlo 67 is best known for one specific strength: holding a stable texture through repeated freezing and thawing, a challenge that causes many native starches to break down, weep, and turn cloudy.
This type of waxy maize-based, cross-linked starch is widely used across the food industry specifically because it resists the breakdown that causes weeping and texture loss in frozen and refrigerated foods, even under acidic conditions and extended cold storage.
Why It Is a Go-To Starch for Frozen and Refrigerated Food
- Freeze-thaw stability. ColFlo 67 is formulated to hold texture and consistency through repeated freeze-thaw cycles, reducing the weeping and breakdown common to native starches.
- Consistent, batch-tested quality. Every batch is verified against moisture, pH, viscosity, and microbiological specifications before it reaches your formulation.
- Clean microbiological profile. The most recent batch tested well within specification across aerobic plate count, yeast, mould, and pathogen screening, with E. coli and Salmonella both negative.
- Process tolerant. This modified starch type is generally formulated for resistance to heat, shear, and acidic conditions, supporting demanding processing environments.
- Smooth, workable texture. Cooked preparations are designed to stay smooth and free of the gummy, cohesive texture some modified starches can produce.
Key Features & Benefits
- Modified starch engineered for freeze-thaw stability in frozen and refrigerated food applications.
- Batch-tested for moisture, pH, viscosity, and microbiological quality prior to release.
- Produced in the USA, with a 2-year shelf life from production date when stored in original, sealed packaging.
- Clean microbiological profile, with E. coli and Salmonella testing negative on the most recent batch.
- Suited to demanding processing conditions typical of frozen, refrigerated, and retort food production.
Applications
ColFlo 67 is primarily a food and beverage ingredient, with additional use in pharmaceutical formulation. It is supplied by EZ Elements across the following categories.
- Frozen fruit pie fillings, holding texture and appearance through freeze-thaw cycling
- Frozen meat pies, pasta dishes, and sauces requiring stability from production through consumer use
- Refrigerated gravies, pasta sauces, and cook-in sauces requiring extended cold storage stability
- Retort processed and shelf-stable canned soups, gravies, and stews
- Salad dressings, condiments, and reduced-fat formulations where cold-stable thickening and mouthfeel matter
- Tablet and capsule disintegrant applications in solid dosage forms
- Binder component in tablet manufacturing and encapsulation systems
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification (per Certificate of Analysis) |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Odour | Characteristic, bland starch odour |
| Moisture | 13% maximum (batch result: 12.0%) |
| pH | 4.8 to 6.7 (batch result: 5.7) |
| Viscosity (End) | 600 to 950 (batch result: 803; units not specified on the Certificate of Analysis, confirm with supplier if needed) |
| Aerobic Plate Count | 10,000 CFU/g maximum (batch result: 30 CFU/g) |
| Yeast | 200 CFU/g maximum (batch result: less than 10 CFU/g) |
| Mould | 200 CFU/g maximum (batch result: less than 10 CFU/g) |
| Enterobacteriaceae | 100 CFU/g maximum (batch result: less than 10 CFU/g) |
| E. coli | Batch result: negative |
| Salmonella | Batch result: negative |
| Regulatory Status | TDS, COA, and SDS available on request; confirm current food additive regulatory status for your specific application |
Why Choose EZ Elements as Your Supplier
EZ Elements supplies ColFlo 67 with batch level Certificates of Analysis, supporting frozen food manufacturers and food technology teams across Canada.
- Full documentation including Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Certificate of Analysis (COA), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Batch-tested moisture, pH, viscosity, and microbiological quality
- Available in a range of package sizes with transparent, competitive pricing, especially valuable during this week’s Labour Day Sale
- Technical support on formulation integration and freeze-thaw application guidance
Safety & Storage Guidelines
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat sources.
- Keep bags or containers tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption.
- Handle powder carefully to avoid generating dust clouds, since starch dust is combustible in high concentrations.
- Shelf life is 2 years from the production date when stored correctly in original, sealed packaging.
Complete handling, first aid, and disposal instructions are provided in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available from EZ Elements upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is ColFlo 67 used for?
It is used as a modified starch thickener in frozen and refrigerated foods, including pie fillings, sauces, gravies, and retort processed soups and stews, wherever freeze-thaw stability and processing tolerance are needed.
Q2: What does the viscosity specification on the Certificate of Analysis mean?
The Certificate of Analysis lists a viscosity specification of 600 to 950 for the tested batch, with a result of 803. This reflects the starch’s thickening performance under the standard test method used for this product. Contact our team if you need the specific test method and units confirmed for your formulation work.
Q3: Can ColFlo 67 be used in retorted, canned products?
This starch type is generally formulated for the process tolerance required in high-temperature, high-pressure retort processing used in shelf-stable canned food production. Confirm suitability for your specific process with our technical team.
Q4: Is ColFlo 67 suitable for clean-label formulations?
ColFlo 67 is labeled as a modified starch, not a native or plain starch. Brands pursuing clean-label positioning sometimes evaluate native starches or hydrocolloids such as Xanthan Gum as alternatives, though these may not fully replicate ColFlo 67’s freeze-thaw performance.
Q5: What microbiological testing does ColFlo 67 undergo?
Each batch is tested for aerobic plate count, yeast, mold, Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli, and Salmonella. The most recent batch (ER8137) tested well within specification across all parameters, with E. coli and Salmonella both negative.
Q6: Where can I buy ColFlo 67 in Canada?
ColFlo 67 is available directly from EZ Elements in a range of package sizes, with supply options for frozen food manufacturers, food service companies, and food technology teams across Canada. This week’s Labour Day Sale offers tiered savings on qualifying orders through September 6. Contact our team for current pricing, documentation, and samples.
Related Ingredients
The following EZ Elements ingredients are used alongside or as alternatives to ColFlo 67 in food thickening and stabilization:
- Corn Starch (Melojel) Native corn starch, suited to heat-stable applications where freeze-thaw cycling is not required.
- Xanthan Gum (200 Mesh) A polysaccharide thickener sometimes used as a clean-label alternative to modified starches.
Order or Enquire
Looking to buy ColFlo 67? Contact EZ Elements for current pricing, full product documentation, and available package sizes. This week’s Labour Day Sale offers tiered savings on qualifying orders through September 6. We supply food manufacturers and food technology teams across Canada. Reach out today to request a sample, Technical Data Sheet, or a quote.
