Modified food starch
Questionable
May be Bioengineered
Details
Definition
Modified food starch may contain gluten unless specified as gluten-free. Typically made from corn, maize, or potatoes, but can be made from wheat.
AKAs
acetylated distarch adipate,hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate
Health Impact
Modified food starch that is not labeled as organic or non-GMO is likely sourced from GMO or bioengineered corn. Check for the warning "Contains a bioengineered ingredient" in the ingredients list to confirm.
Sources
What is Modified Food Starch (E1404–E1452): Types, Uses, and is it Gluten Free?
https://foodadditives.net/starch/modified-food-starch/The role of modified food starches in baby food
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9188246/#:~:text=Abstract,possible%20mutagenic%20and%20carcinogenic%20properties.Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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