Ingredient

Salt Modified Food Starch

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use modified food starch as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It helps improve …

What it is

Modified food starch is a carbohydrate derived from common food starches like corn, tapioca, or potato. It is chemically or physically altered to improve its performance in food processing, such as enhancing texture or stability.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use modified food starch as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It helps improve the texture and mouthfeel of products like sauces, gravies, soups, and baked goods.

Health notes

Modified food starch is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of carbohydrates. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated modified starches, and they are widely used globally.

Allergen info

Modified food starch is not derived from major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless specifically derived from wheat and not purified to remove gluten.

Products containing Salt Modified Food Starch

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3 Taxi Guys LLC Sweet & Sassy BBQ Sauce, Sweet & Sassy Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 150kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Lava Cakes, Chocolate Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 342kcal 5.3Protein 20.2Fat 37.7Carbs At Last! Gourmet Foods Inc. Asparagus White Cheddar With Roasted Red Pepper Soup Other Soups High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 35kcal 4.0Protein 2.6Fat 6.2Carbs Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. Premium Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood 208kcal 9.4Protein 13.5Fat 14.6Carbs Osi Industries, LLC Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 127kcal 4.1Protein 4.5Fat 17.3Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Turkey Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 161kcal 14.3Protein 8.9Fat 3.6Carbs 18th Street Deli Inc. Spicy Rib Sandwich Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 271kcal 11.2Protein 14.7Fat 21.8Carbs Steven-Robert Desserts Cake Pops, Chocolate Peanut Butter Other Frozen Desserts 371kcal 5.7Protein 17.1Fat 54.3Carbs Homestead Creamery, Inc. Hokie Tracks Premium Ice Cream, Hokie Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in added sugars — 64% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 286kcal 3.8Protein 15.8Fat 33.8Carbs Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 273kcal 4.0Protein 13.1Fat 35.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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