New Novation Prima 600 from National Starch and Food Innovation is an exceptionally stable functional native starch, according to the company. The product is designed to deliver superior freeze-thaw and shelf-life stability in foods undergoing low-to-moderate heat and shear processing conditions.Derived from waxy maize, Novation Prima 600 is well suited for frozen and refrigerated products, shelf-stable soups or desserts, dairy products and fruit preparations. It meets “clean label” criteria for manufacturers seeking a simple “starch” declaration or an “ingredient” rather than “additive” classification in the E.U.