Ingredient
Is Corn Starch Real Food?
Corn starch is a fine, powdery substance extracted from the endosperm of corn kernels. It's produced through a wet milling process where the corn is steeped, milled, and then the starch is separated and dried.
Why it’s in your food
The manufacturer’s reason.
Food manufacturers frequently use corn starch as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer in gravies, sauces, desserts, and various processed foods.
Community scan data
How it shows up in the wild.
Found in 11 productswe’ve analyzed.
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Where to find it
Products containing Corn Starch.
10 products in our database.
Post Consumer Brands
Post Great Grains
Too many processed ingredients, especially the flavors.
HOME TOWN FOOD COMPANY
Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Biscuits
Too many artificial ingredients, very industrial!
SCONEHENGE
MIXED BERRY English Tea Scones
Enriched flour and too many additives!
MAXI CANADA INC.
Chicken Breast
Too many industrial ingredients and processing aids.
GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.
Cereal
Too many questionable ingredients
GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.
Whole Grain Oats Cereal
Too many modern, industrial ingredients.
Unknown
Cereal
Artificial colors and enriched flour are no good!
GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.
Cocoa Puffs
Too many artificial and processed ingredients!
DIST. BY GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.
Canned Wild Blueberries
Enriched flour and artificial flavor, oh dear!
General Mills Sales, Inc.
Cheerios (likely Original)
Industrial syrup and artificial color in your cereal!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What is corn starch made from?▾
Can Nonna use corn starch in her kitchen?▾
How does corn starch thicken food?▾
Check your own pantry.
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