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Corn starch
Corn starch
Corn starch
What is it:
Corn starch is derived from corn kernels and serves as a carbohydrate-based thickening agent. The production process involves steeping the corn kernels, grinding them to separate the starch from other components, washing, and drying. Commonly used for its thickening properties, corn starch enhances the texture and consistency of various food products such as soups and sauces. It is also used as a gluten-free coating for frying or baking and forms the base for certain powdered sugar substitutes.
Rating:
Corn starch is primarily produced from GMO-corn and lacks protein and fiber, making it high in calories from refined carbohydrates yet of little other nutritional value. This can cause spikes in blood glucose and insulin levels.
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How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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