Made From Corn

Corn, also known as maize, is a widely cultivated grain that serves as a staple food and a source for many food ingredients. It can be processed into various forms, including flours, starches, oils, and syrups, which are then used in a wide range of food products.

Ingredients 'made from corn' are used for many purposes in food manufacturing. Corn flour and cornmeal are used as base ingredients in baked goods and snacks. Corn starch acts as a thickener, while corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup are used as sweeteners. Corn oil is a common cooking oil. These ingredients appear in products like chips, cereals, baked goods, and beverages.

Corn and its derivatives, such as corn starch and corn oil, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. As a whole grain, corn is a source of fiber and nutrients. Some corn-derived ingredients, like high-fructose corn syrup, have been subjects of public discussion regarding their health effects; however, the FDA states that high-fructose corn syrup is not materially different from other caloric sweeteners. Genetically modified (GM) corn varieties approved for consumption are considered safe by the FDA and the World Health Organization (WHO).