Cornmeal
Also listed as Yellow Cornmeal and Corn Meal.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Cornmeal is ground dried corn. Labels may say cornmeal or yellow cornmeal.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used for cornbread, breading, polenta-style dishes, and tortillas.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a conventional grain product under FDA labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Mycotoxin monitoring and foreign material can appear in corn product enforcement topics.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
People with corn allergy should avoid cornmeal. Store dry.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026