Corn Starch And Carnauba Wax
What is Corn Starch And Carnauba Wax?
Corn starch is a carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of corn kernels. It is a fine, white powder used as a thickening agent. Carnauba wax is a hard, brittle wax obtained from the leaves of the Carnauba palm tree, native to Brazil.
Is Corn Starch And Carnauba Wax vegan?
Corn Starch And Carnauba Wax 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 Carnauba Wax gluten-free?
Neither contains gluten.
Is Corn Starch And Carnauba Wax a major allergen?
Corn starch is derived from corn, which is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Corn Starch And Carnauba Wax used for?
Corn starch is used as a thickener in sauces, gravies, and desserts.
Is Corn Starch And Carnauba Wax safe?
Corn starch is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Corn starch is used as a thickener in sauces, gravies, and desserts. Carnauba wax is used as a glazing agent to provide a shiny appearance and to prevent sticking in candies, baked goods, and chewing gum.
Health notes
Corn starch is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Carnauba wax is also GRAS for use as a food additive. Both are consumed in small amounts in typical food products. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these ingredients. There are no widespread health concerns associated with their consumption at these levels.
Allergen info
Corn starch is derived from corn, which is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Carnauba wax is derived from a plant and is not a major allergen. Neither contains gluten.
Foods that contain Corn Starch And Carnauba Wax
Compare products →
Hickory Farms, LLC
Mini Meltaway Mint's
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
533kcal
3.3Protein
26.7Fat
66.7Carbs
Chocomaker Inc.
Chocomaker, Mint Drops
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
525kcal
2.5Protein
27.5Fat
70Carbs
Chocomaker Inc.
Chocomaker, Mint Drops, Mint, Mint
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
525kcal
2.5Protein
27.5Fat
70Carbs
Chocomaker Inc.
Chocomaker, Mint Drops Candy
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
525kcal
2.5Protein
27.5Fat
70Carbs
Hostess Brands, LLC
Real Chocolate & Creme Filled Mini Cakes, Chocolate & Creme
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving
407kcal
1.9Protein
22.2Fat
55.6Carbs
Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.