Modified Food Starch: Is It Gluten Free?

Gluten verdict for Modified Food Starch: Check the Label

Check the Label Modified Food Starch Additive 1404-1420

Starch chemically or physically altered to change properties. Source grain not always clear on labels.

Where You Will Find It

Sauces, desserts, processed foods, baby food

Guidance for Coeliac Disease

Check label for specific source. Wheat-derived modified starch contains gluten.

Label reading tip: In Australia, allergen summary statements are mandatory under FSANZ. Look for the bold allergen declaration near the ingredients list. In the US, check for "Contains: wheat" or similar statements required by the FDA.

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