Starch utilization
Evaluate starch penetration and useful performance at the proposed reduced loading.
01 / Paper & board
Better starch value.
Keep performance
in focus.
A starch-performance process additive for paper mills seeking improved utilization, bonding and the required strength at a lower starch loading.
50 kg packaging25% standard planningUp to 35% trial target
Al Haram / Paper enzyme / 50 kgDesigned around the finished sheet
Use less starch.
Measure the complete outcome.
Validate the reduction alongside product quality and machine behavior.
Strength & sheet integrity
Check bursting strength, durability and the mill’s finished-product acceptance criteria.
Bonding & taping
Compare bonding and tape-sticking performance against the current recipe.
Process consistency
Record viscosity, preparation settings, runnability and repeatability through the trial.
Standard reference scenario
500 kg becomes
375 kg + 8 kg enzyme.
An editable planning example at 25% starch reduction. The enzyme cost is included.
| Per batch | Starch-only | With enzyme |
|---|---|---|
| Starch quantity | 500 kg / 10 bags | 375 kg / 7.5 bags |
| Enzyme quantity | 0 kg | 8 kg |
| Starch cost | PKR 75,000 | PKR 56,250 |
| Enzyme cost | PKR 0 | PKR 10,800 |
| Total material cost | PKR 75,000 | PKR 67,050 |
| Net material saving | Reference | PKR 7,950 / batch · 10.60% |
Illustrative rates: starch PKR 150/kg; enzyme PKR 1,350/kg; 50 kg bag equivalents. Dose and performance require a trial. Taxes, freight and unentered costs are excluded.
Recalculate with your mill figuresA controlled mill trial
Agree the recipe.
Record the result.
Confirm the addition point, dose, preparation method and operating conditions. Compare equivalent acceptable output before scaling up.
Download a trial worksheetUseful trial measurements
- Baseline starch, enzyme dose and material rates
- Viscosity, moisture, grammage and process settings
- Bursting strength, sheet integrity and bonding
- Tape-sticking, machine behavior and reject rate
- Cost per acceptable batch or tonne
Paper enzyme questions
Know the basis
before you trial.
What starch reduction should we plan for?
Use 25% as the standard planning basis. Trial scenarios can explore up to 35%, subject to the mill’s materials, process, enzyme dose and acceptable quality results.
Does a 25% starch reduction mean a 25% total cost saving?
No. Net material saving includes reduced starch cost, the full enzyme cost and any additional process costs. Use your actual rates in the calculator.
How much enzyme should we use?
The calculator’s 500, 300 and 800 kg references use editable example doses. Confirm the appropriate dose, addition point and preparation conditions with AlHaram before a controlled trial.
What technical data can I request?
Ask for available technical data, safety information and batch details for the supplied product. Agree strength, bonding and runnability acceptance criteria before use.
Let’s talk production
Build a trial around your mill.
Share your baseline starch recipe and the quality requirements you need to maintain.