Ingredient

Corn Starch And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add corn starch and calcium sulfate to powdered foods like shredded cheese, spices, …

What is Corn Starch And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking?

Corn starch is a carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of corn kernels. Calcium sulfate is a mineral salt. When combined, they act as an anti-caking agent, preventing powders from clumping together.

Is Corn Starch And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking vegan?

Corn Starch And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Corn Starch And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking a major allergen?

Corn is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Corn Starch And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking used for?

Manufacturers add corn starch and calcium sulfate to powdered foods like shredded cheese, spices, and baking mixes.

Is Corn Starch And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking safe?

Corn starch and calcium sulfate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add corn starch and calcium sulfate to powdered foods like shredded cheese, spices, and baking mixes. They help keep these products free-flowing and easy to measure or dispense.

Health notes

Corn starch and calcium sulfate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are not associated with adverse health effects when consumed in typical amounts as part of the diet. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these substances.

Allergen info

Corn is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Calcium sulfate is a mineral and not an allergen. Not a major allergen.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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