Starches & Carbohydrates
6 ingredients in this category. Each entry is a short, plain-language summary drawn from public sources.
Cornstarch
Cornstarch is a carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of corn kernels.
Modified Food Starch
Modified food starch is starch (from corn, potato, tapioca, or wheat) that has been chemically or physically altered to improve functional properties.
Oxidized Starch
Oxidized starch is chemically modified starch treated with oxidizing agents to improve its properties.
Potato Starch
Potato starch is extracted from potatoes.
Tapioca Starch
Tapioca starch (tapioca flour) is extracted from cassava roots.
Wheat Dextrin
Wheat dextrin is a soluble fiber derived from wheat starch, used as a prebiotic fiber supplement.