Sugar Wheat Starch
What is Sugar Wheat Starch?
Sugar Wheat Starch is a blend of two common food ingredients: sugar and starch derived from wheat. Sugar is typically made from sugarcane or sugar beets, while wheat starch is extracted from wheat flour.
Is Sugar Wheat Starch gluten-free?
Wheat starch also contains gluten.
Is Sugar Wheat Starch a major allergen?
This ingredient contains wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Sugar Wheat Starch used for?
Manufacturers use this blend to provide sweetness, thicken foods, and improve texture.
Is Sugar Wheat Starch safe?
Both sugar and wheat starch are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use this blend to provide sweetness, thicken foods, and improve texture. It can act as a binder and help create a desirable mouthfeel in products like imitation crab, sushi, and various snacks.
Health notes
Both sugar and wheat starch are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Sugar provides calories, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 advise against added sugars, recommending no amount and at most 10 grams per meal. JECFA has evaluated sugar and wheat starch. Excessive sugar intake is linked to health concerns, but wheat starch is generally well-tolerated.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Wheat starch also contains gluten.
Foods that contain Sugar Wheat Starch
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Meijer, Inc.
Wasabi Rice Crackers, Roasted & Salted Peanuts, Wasabi Peas, Sweet & Salty Sesame Sticks, And Sriracha Seasoned Cashews Trail Mix, Wasabi
500kcal
16.7Protein
30Fat
46.7Carbs
Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm LLC
Tuna Fusion Spring Roll Avocado, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Leaf Lettuce, Imitation Crab Stick And Tuna Rolled In Rice Paper, Served With Ponzu Sauce, Tuna Fusion
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
123kcal
9.3Protein
1.5Fat
18.6Carbs
Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm LLC
California Crab Salad, Brown Rice Roll, California
157kcal
4.2Protein
7.4Fat
19.4Carbs
Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm LLC
Imitation Crab Salad, Tempura Crunchy And Avocado Rolled In Seaweedand Sushi Rice. Topped With Crab Stick, Spicy Mayo, Sushi Sauce, And Sesame Seeds Roll, Crunchy Crab
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
224kcal
4.8Protein
11.0Fat
26.8Carbs
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