Organic Corn Starch
Stabilizers and Thickeners, Binders, Texturizers
- Questionable
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.
Also Known As
Organic Modified Corn Starch, Organic Cornstarch, Corn Starch*, Cornstarch*
Health Impact
Corn starch is 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.