Muruchi starch from young shoot of Borrasus aethiopum was isolated and its proximate composition, mineral composition, physicochemical properties and morphology were determined. The yield of the starch was 32.46% on a whole flour basis. Chemical composition of the starch; protein 0.31%, fat 0.64% and ash 0.33% suggests good purification during isolation. Sodium 240ug/g showed highest value and Manganese with 0.25ug/g lowest to the minerals analysed. Gelatinization temperature were 65oC-75oC. The starch exhibited high water binding capacity, solubility and swelling power which were all dependent on temperature.
