National Starch And Chemical (Vietnam)

Company Profile: National Starch And Chemical (Vietnam)

National Starch And Chemical (Vietnam) was a local subsidiary of the former global National Starch and Chemical Company. The parent company was a prominent international manufacturer specializing in a wide range of products including specialty starches, food ingredients, adhesives, and various specialty chemicals. In Vietnam, its operations focused on producing and supplying these products, particularly those derived from starch, to cater to the food, industrial, and textile sectors within the country and the broader region. The legacy of National Starch's starch business is now largely integrated into Ingredion, while its adhesive business is primarily part of H.B. Fuller. Thus, National Starch And Chemical (Vietnam) functioned as the local operational and manufacturing arm of this global enterprise.

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National Starch And Chemical (Vietnam) was primarily a manufacturing entity, meaning it was a factory. Its core business involved the production of starches, adhesives, and chemical products. While it also engaged in sales and distribution of its manufactured goods, its fundamental role was that of a producer, not solely a trading company.

National Starch And Chemical (Vietnam), now operating as part of Ingredion, primarily produces or distributes a variety of ingredients for the food, beverage, and industrial sectors. These products generally include Modified Food Starches which serve as thickeners, stabilizers, and texturizers in various food and drink formulations. Native Starches such as tapioca starch and corn starch are also part of their offerings. Sweeteners like glucose syrups and maltodextrins are provided. Nutritional ingredients including dietary fibers and plant-based proteins are supplied. Hydrocolloids and specialty flours for food applications are also available. For industrial uses, they provide Industrial Starches critical for sectors such as paper, corrugated packaging, textiles, and adhesives.