Ingredient

Native

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Native starch to foods primarily as a thickener and stabilizer. It helps …

What it is

Native is a brand name for a type of starch derived from corn. It is a processed carbohydrate that is often used as a food additive. Native starch is typically made by separating the starch from the corn kernel and then processing it further.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Native starch to foods primarily as a thickener and stabilizer. It helps improve the texture and consistency of products like sauces, gravies, and baked goods. It can also be used as a binder in processed meats and as a filler in some dairy products.

Health notes

Native starch is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of carbohydrates and is digested like other starches. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated starches, and they are considered safe for consumption at typical levels. There are no widespread health concerns associated with the consumption of native starch in the context of a balanced diet.

Allergen info

Native starch is derived from corn, which is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Native

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Topco Associates, Inc. Mini Cheese Ravioli Easy Meals Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 141kcal 5.0Protein 3.5Fat 20.7Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Pasta Sauce, Pumpkin Parmesan Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 38kcal 0.8Protein 0.8Fat 7.5Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Starter Chili & Stew 53kcal 1.5Protein 2.3Fat 7.6Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Classic Chicken & Dumpling Starter Other Cooking Sauces 38kcal 1.5Protein 1.5Fat 4.5Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Wholesome & Fresh Veggie Chili Starter Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 49kcal 2.5Protein 0.8Fat 9.8Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Fall Harvest Soup Canned Condensed Soup 67kcal 0.8Protein 3.3Fat 9.2Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Just-Add-Chicken Soup Canned Condensed Soup High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 50kcal 0.8Protein 0.8Fat 8.3Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Hickory & Cracked Black Pepper Mustard Sauce, Hickory & Cracked Black Pepper Mustard Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 125kcal 5Protein 2.5Fat 25Carbs More Than Gourmet More Than Gourmet, Glace D'Agneau Gold Classic Roasted Lamb Stock Canned Soup 227kcal 36.4Protein 0Fat 9.1Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Chicken Shoyu Japanese Ramen Base, Chicken Shoyu Other Soups High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 33kcal 0.8Protein 1.7Fat 3.3Carbs Fig Mustard Dip, Fig Mustard Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Fig Mustard Dip, Fig Mustard Dips & Salsa 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Starter Other Cooking Sauces 53kcal 0Protein 1.5Fat 9.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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