Ingredient

Modified Potato Starch

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add modified potato starch to foods to make them thicker, more stable, or …

What it is

Modified potato starch is a food ingredient made from regular potato starch that has been changed in a special way. These changes can be physical, enzymatic, or chemical, and they alter how the starch behaves.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add modified potato starch to foods to make them thicker, more stable, or to improve their texture. It can act as a binder, helping ingredients stick together, or as an emulsifier, keeping oil and water mixed. It's often found in sauces, soups, baked goods, dairy products, and processed meats.

Health notes

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers modified starches, including modified potato starch, to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated modified starches and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI), finding them safe at the levels typically used in food. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also evaluated modified starches and concluded they are safe for use as food additives. There are no notable controversies regarding its safety at typical intake levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Potatoes are not among the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA, and this ingredient does not contain gluten.

Products containing Modified Potato Starch

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totinos Party Pizza Crsp Crst Pizza Supreme Pies/Pastries/Pizzas/Quiches - Savoury (Frozen) High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 219kcal 7.1Protein 11.0Fat 24.5Carbs ARCHER FARMS Lean, Applewood Smoked Boneless Ham Steak, With Natural Juices Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 119kcal 17.9Protein 5.4Fat 1.2Carbs ARCHER FARMS Sliced Boneless Ham Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 125kcal 17.9Protein 5.4Fat 1.8Carbs JONES DAIRY FARM Jones Dairy Farm, Dainty Ham With Natural Juices Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 119kcal 17.9Protein 4.8Fat 2.4Carbs HORMEL Hormel, Classic Dinner Ham Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 119kcal 16.7Protein 4.2Fat 2.4Carbs HORMEL Hormel, Cure 81, Classic Dinner Ham Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 119kcal 16.7Protein 4.2Fat 2.4Carbs HORMEL Hormel, Cure 81, Classic Dinner Ham Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 119kcal 16.7Protein 4.2Fat 2.4Carbs SPARTAN Spartan, Cream Puffs, Vanilla Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 320kcal 5.3Protein 24Fat 21.3Carbs TWO-BITE Lemon Poppyseed Scones Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 391kcal 6.2Protein 17.2Fat 54.7Carbs FLAVE! Flave!, A Blend Of Sesame Seeds And Peanuts Coated With A Sweet Honey Glaze, Honey Roasted Crunch Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 607kcal 14.3Protein 39.3Fat 39.3Carbs SPARTAN Spartan, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 536kcal 21.4Protein 42.9Fat 28.6Carbs WHITE ROSE White Rose, American Cheese Singles Cheese 316kcal 15.8Protein 26.3Fat 10.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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