Ingredient

White Corn Meal

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use white corn meal as a base ingredient in baked goods like cornbread, …

What it is

White corn meal is a coarse flour made from dried white corn kernels. The kernels are ground to varying degrees of fineness, with white corn meal being a medium grind. It is a staple grain product in many cuisines.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use white corn meal as a base ingredient in baked goods like cornbread, muffins, and pizza crusts. It also serves as a thickener for sauces and gravies and is used in some snack foods.

Health notes

White corn meal is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It provides carbohydrates for energy and some fiber. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated corn meal, and EFSA has also assessed related compounds.

Allergen info

White corn meal is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing White Corn Meal

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White Vegetable Crispy Thin Crust Pizza With Mozzarella, Spinach, Ricotta, Romano Asiago, And Parmesan In A Creamy Garlic Sauce, White Vegetable LIDL White Vegetable Crispy Thin Crust Pizza With Mozzarella, Spinach, Ricotta, Romano Asiago, And Parmesan In A Creamy Garlic Sauce, White Vegetable Pizza High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 331kcal 9.2Protein 23.1Fat 19.2Carbs BBQ Recipe Chicken Crispy Thin Crust Pizza, BBQ Recipe Chicken LIDL BBQ Recipe Chicken Crispy Thin Crust Pizza, BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 231kcal 10.5Protein 8.4Fat 29.4Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. 4 Cheese Blend Rising Crust Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 224kcal 10.4Protein 6.0Fat 32.1Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, English Muffins, Cinnamon Raisin, Cinnamon Raisin Breads & Buns 228kcal 8.8Protein 1.8Fat 45.6Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Sourdough English Muffins Breads & Buns 228kcal 8.8Protein 1.8Fat 43.9Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Original English Muffins Breads & Buns 228kcal 8.8Protein 1.8Fat 43.9Carbs Lewis Bakeries Inc. Healthy Life, English Muffins, Light, Light Breads & Buns 158kcal 8.8Protein 0Fat 36.8Carbs Gibble's, Cheese Puffys, White Cheddar, White Cheddar Hartman Snack Group, Inc. Gibble's, Cheese Puffys, White Cheddar, White Cheddar Other Snacks 536kcal 10.7Protein 28.6Fat 46.4Carbs Renwood Mills, LLC White Corn Meal Mix Flours & Corn Meal 333kcal 6.7Protein 3.3Fat 73.3Carbs Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs Nisco Foods, LLC Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs Bread & Muffin Mixes 393kcal 14.3Protein 5.4Fat 71.4Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Crispy Thin Crust Pizza, Barbeque Chicken Pizza High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 215kcal 11.8Protein 6.7Fat 26.7Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Mexican Style Pizza, Crispy Thin Crust Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 209kcal 10.1Protein 10.1Fat 19.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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