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Food labeling

Labeling rules differ by product type and jurisdiction; in North America, if modified starch is derived from wheat it must generally be declared as “modified wheat starch” or “modified food starch (wheat)”

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what foods contain modified food starch?

is a ubiquitous industrial additive used to thicken, stabilize, emulsify or prevent syneresis in a wide range of packaged and processed foods; typical items include soups, sauces, instant desserts, fr...