Is modified food starch gluten free?
Modified Food Starch may not be gluten free. Modified food starch is generally made from gluten free ingredients including corn, maize and potatoes; however, it can also be made from wheat. If made from wheat, "Wheat" should appear in the list of food allergens on the label. Note that this applies only to foods regulated by the FDA and not necessarily foods regulated by the USDA. Look for a "gluten free" label which indicates the gluten content is less than 20 parts per million, the standard set by the FDA. In these cases, the food packaging should also have a statement reading: “The wheat has been processed to allow this food to meet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for gluten-free foods."
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