PRODUCTION OF STARCH

                 Starch is in form of powder or spray or it is powder or spray made from starch which is used before ironing to STIFFEN FABRICS or clothing.It is also a tasteless,soft,white powder that is insoluble in cold water,or any other solvent like ALCOHOL.The basic chemical formular for starch is (C6H10O5).

HOW TO MAKE STARCH

    

     Starch is made by the help of chemicals 

CHEMICALS AND QUANTITY

1. STARCH (LOCAL CASSAVA) ---- 1KG OF STARCH(LOCAL CASSAVA) AS THE QUANTITY
2. P.V.A ------------------------------- 1/4KG OF P.V.A AS THE QUANTITY
3. PERFUME -------------------------- LITTLE QUANTITY OF PERFUME 
4. FORMALIN (PRESERVATIVE) --- LITTLE QUANTITY OF FORMALIN
5. WATER ---------------------------- 5LITRES OF WATER AS THE QUANTITY

STEPS FOR PRODUCTION

• Pour the starch (local cassava) in a bowl
• Add the 5litres of water and mix the starch to dissolve completely to form liquid
• Add P.V.A and stir very well again
• Add formalin and perfume and stir very well again
• Package the starch in bottles.