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Waxy Maize Starch
Waxy Maize Starch
Also known as: waxy corn starch
Low concern
Waxy maize starch is a refined whole-food carbohydrate. Considered safe with no specific concerns; gluten-free.
Found in
51 products
What it is
Starch derived from waxy corn varieties, composed almost entirely of amylopectin; used as a thickener and binder.
Thickener, stabilizer, texture modifier; sometimes used in sports nutrition.
Why it's flagged
- high glycemic load
What regulators actually say
"Cornstarch is generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as cornstarch (21 CFR 184.1857)
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food ingredient
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