Corn Starch
Stabilizers and Thickeners, Binders, Texturizers
Questionable
May be Bioengineered
Details
Definition
A type of highly refined corn flour made from the endosperm of corn kernels. Modified corn starch is made by physically, enzymatically, or chemically treating corn starch to change its properties and the way it behaves in food, usually as it's heated.
AKAs
Modified Corn Starch,Cornstarch
Health Impact
Corn 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.
It is also highly refined, and therefore stripped of any nutritional value. Due to its high glycemic index, if consumed in large quantities, corn starch can spike blood sugar, leading to potential blood sugar imbalance and accompanying issues.
Sources
Glycaemic index of modified cornstarch in solutions with different viscosity. A study in subjects with diabetes mellitus type 2
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18262688/Effects of Dietary Fiber and Its Components on Metabolic Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257631/Comprehensive utilization of corn starch processing by-products: A review
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590259821000248Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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