Product Overview
Ultra-Sperse 3 is a high-performance, cold-water-swelling (CWS) modified starch derived from tapioca, produced by Ingredion Incorporated and supplied by EZ Elements to Canadian food manufacturers. Per Ingredion’s technical specification, it exhibits many of the properties of a modified cook-up starch while functioning as an instant ingredient, meaning it thickens in cold or hot liquids without the cooking step traditional starches require.
It has a very bland flavor profile with good mouthfeel and melt-away characteristics, and offers excellent dispersibility, imparting superior sheen, clarity, and smoothness compared to traditional pregelatinized starches.
Why It Is a Go-To Starch for Instant, Shelf-Stable Texture
Ultra-Sperse 3 solves a specific formulation problem: delivering the smooth, glossy texture of a cooked starch without requiring a cook step, while holding up to storage conditions that break down conventional starches.
- Disperses without lumping. It disperses easily in both cold and hot liquids, yielding a smooth, short, glossy texture across a range of instant food applications.
- A rich, creamy mouthfeel with a bland flavor profile. It imparts body and creaminess without introducing a starchy or off flavor that could interfere with a formulation’s intended taste.
- Improved tolerance to heat and acidic conditions. Per the supplied technical documentation, Ultra-Sperse 3 has improved tolerance to heating and acidic conditions compared to conventional pregelatinized tapioca starches.
- Textural stability in cold storage. It is designed to maintain textural stability even in refrigerated and frozen conditions, a common failure point for less specialized starches.
- Kosher pareve and Halal certified. Supporting formulations across a broad range of certified food categories.
Key Features & Benefits
- Cold-water-swelling modified starch derived from tapioca, functioning as an instant ingredient.
- Disperses without lumping in both hot and cold liquids.
- Bland flavor profile with a rich, creamy mouthfeel and melt-away characteristics.
- Improved heat and acid tolerance compared to conventional pregelatinized tapioca starches, per the supplied technical documentation.
- Designed for textural stability under refrigerated and frozen storage conditions.
- Kosher pareve and Halal certified.
Applications
Ultra-Sperse 3 is used across food and beverage formulation categories served by EZ Elements.
- Instant puddings, creams, and Bavarian-style dessert preparations
- Sauces and gravies requiring a smooth, glossy, cook-free thickening solution
- Fruit fillings and dairy-based preparations, including cheese sauces
- Frozen and refrigerated foods requiring textural stability through cold storage
- Acidic food formulations where conventional pregelatinized starches lose stability
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification (per supplied TDS/COA) |
| Source | Tapioca |
| Appearance | White to off-white, coarse powder |
| Moisture | 10.0% maximum |
| pH (9% w/w slurry) | 4.8 to 6.7 |
| Viscosity (CML-M404H, 15 min, MVU) | 540 to 1,100 |
| Screen Test | Less than 2% retained on U.S.S. #20; less than 30% through U.S.S. #100 (typical) |
| Certification | Kosher pareve, Halal |
| Packaging | Multi-ply kraft paper bags, 50 lb net weight |
| Storage | Clean, dry area at ambient temperature, away from heavily aromatic material |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
| Canadian Regulatory Labeling | Modified Tapioca Starch, per CFDA Regulation B.16.100 Table XIII |
| Regulatory Status | TDS, COA, and SDS available on request |
Why Choose EZ Elements as Your Supplier
EZ Elements supplies Ultra-Sperse 3 with complete documentation, supporting formulations across Canada.
- Full documentation including Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Certificate of Analysis (COA), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Available in a range of package sizes with transparent, competitive pricing
- Technical support on formulation integration and instant starch application guidance
- Visit our website to view current promotions and offers
Safety & Storage Guidelines
- Store in a clean, dry area at ambient temperature, away from heavily aromatic material, per Ingredion’s storage guidance.
- Keep bags 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 24 months from the date of manufacture 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 Ultra-Sperse 3 used for?
It is used as an instant, cold-water-swelling thickener in puddings, sauces, gravies, fruit fillings, and dairy-based preparations, wherever a smooth, glossy texture is needed without an extra cooking step.
Q2: How is Ultra-Sperse 3 different from ColFlo 67?
Both are modified starches supplied by EZ Elements, but they serve different purposes. ColFlo 67 is a waxy maize-based, cook-up-style starch built for freeze-thaw stability in frozen and refrigerated foods that undergo cooking. Ultra-Sperse 3 is a tapioca-based, cold-water-swelling starch designed to thicken instantly, without cooking, making it better suited to instant and no-cook applications.
Q3: Does Ultra-Sperse 3 require cooking to thicken?
No. As a cold-water-swelling starch, it disperses and thickens in both cold and hot liquids without requiring a cooking step, which is what distinguishes it from traditional cook-up starches.
Q4: Is Ultra-Sperse 3 suitable for frozen food applications?
Yes. Per Ingredion’s technical specification, it is designed to maintain textural stability even in refrigerated and frozen storage conditions.
Q5: Is Ultra-Sperse 3 Kosher or Halal certified?
Yes. It is certified Kosher pareve and Halal, per Ingredion’s technical specification.
Q6: Where can I buy Ultra-Sperse 3 in Canada?
Ultra-Sperse 3 is available directly from EZ Elements in a range of package sizes, with supply options for food manufacturers across Canada. Visit our website for current promotions and offers. Contact our team for current pricing, documentation, and samples.
Related Ingredients
The following EZ Elements ingredients are used alongside or as alternatives to Ultra-Sperse 3 in food thickening applications:
- ColFlo 67 A waxy maize-based, cook-up-style modified starch built for freeze-thaw stability in cooked, frozen, and refrigerated food formulations.
- Corn Starch (Melojel) Native corn starch, suited to heat-stable, cooked applications where an instant, cold-water-swelling starch is not required.
Order or Enquire
Looking to buy Ultra-Sperse 3 in Canada? Contact EZ Elements for current pricing, full product documentation, and available package sizes. Visit our website to view current promotions and offers. We supply food manufacturers across Canada. Reach out today to request a sample, Technical Data Sheet, or a quote.
