LYCKEBY CAREFUL clean label starches offer an ideal solution for food manufacturers looking for high-performance starches, while also meeting consumer demand for delicious, clean-label products.
The clean label starches from Lyckeby replaces traditional modified starches in various industrial processes and food applications.
The LYCKEBY CAREFUL products are easy to implement and these products deliver high viscosity and enhance textures in a variety of food applications. LYCKEBY CAREFUL starches can withstand demanding food processing conditions such as ultra-high temperatures, low pH, and high shear, ensuring consistency and stability from production to consumption. With a clean label declaration, LYCKEBY CAREFUL adds value that appeals to consumers and boosts your brand’s credibility. A straightforward ingredient list with familiar components allows consumers to trust that they are selecting products that align with their values.
Our portfolio of clean label products includes cook-up and pregelatinized starches tailored for various processes and food applications.

Soups, sauces, dairy, bakery and mayonnaise
LYCKEBY CAREFUL thickening starches made from waxy maize offer:
• High viscosity and creamy mouthfeel
• Process tolerance for different temperature, shear and pH
• Good storage stability
• Smooth and shiny appearance
• White colour suitable for light-coloured products
• Neutral taste

Meat and plant-based
LYCKEBY CAREFUL based on potato starch have functional properties in processed meat products and plant-based alternatives where they provide:
• Excellent water binding
• Increased yield and juiciness
• Texture and firmness
• Formability of batter
• Maintained product shape when cooking

Coatings and batters
LYCKEBY CAREFUL solutions derived from both potato and waxy maize are effective in various coatings and batters, providing:
• Increased crispness and texture
• Structure, from thin invisible film to expanded layer
• Smooth or bubbly appearance
• Batter viscosity
• Adhesion and cohesion

Enhance your product value with clean label
The term “clean label” encompasses values that resonate with consumers and has become a standard in the food industry. It denotes products with recognizable ingredients and minimal processing, often free of additives or E-numbers. While there is no universally accepted definition for clean label, it generally reflects consumer perceptions and expectations for the qualities they seek in their food choices. Clean label embodies several key values prioritized by consumers, including:
• Natural and healthy
• Sustainable
• Familiar ingredients
• E-number free
• Short ingredient list
• Authentic
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