Rice Starch Syrup
What is Rice Starch Syrup?
Rice starch syrup is a sweetener made from the starch of rice. The starch is broken down into simpler sugars through an enzymatic process, creating a liquid sweetener.
Is Rice Starch Syrup vegan?
Rice Starch Syrup is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Rice Starch Syrup gluten-free?
Rice starch syrup does not contain gluten.
Is Rice Starch Syrup a major allergen?
Rice is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Rice Starch Syrup used for?
Manufacturers use rice starch syrup primarily as a sweetener and to add body to foods.
Is Rice Starch Syrup safe?
Rice starch syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use rice starch syrup primarily as a sweetener and to add body to foods. It is often found in snacks, cereals, and baked goods where a liquid sweetener is desired.
Health notes
Rice starch syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of carbohydrates and sugars, similar to other syrups. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many sweeteners, but specific evaluations for rice starch syrup are not widely publicized.
Allergen info
Rice is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. Rice starch syrup does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Rice Starch Syrup
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