Modified Cornstarch
What is Modified Cornstarch?
Modified cornstarch is a food ingredient made from cornstarch that has been physically, enzymatically, or chemically altered. These changes improve its ability to withstand different processing conditions like high heat, freezing, or acidic environments.
Is Modified Cornstarch vegan?
Modified Cornstarch is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Modified Cornstarch gluten-free?
Modified cornstarch is also naturally gluten-free.
Is Modified Cornstarch a major allergen?
Corn is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Modified Cornstarch used for?
It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in many processed foods.
Is Modified Cornstarch safe?
In the United States, the FDA considers modified food starches, including modified cornstarch, to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used according to good manufacturing practices.
Why it's used
It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in many processed foods. It helps improve the texture, consistency, and shelf life of products such as sauces, gravies, soups, dairy products, and baked goods.
Health notes
In the United States, the FDA considers modified food starches, including modified cornstarch, to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used according to good manufacturing practices. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated modified starches and concluded they are safe for use, setting an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 'not specified,' meaning no numerical limit is needed. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also re-evaluated modified starches and found no safety concerns at current use levels.
Allergen info
Corn is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. Modified cornstarch is also naturally gluten-free.
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