Modified_food_starch
Level 2 — Generally safe
Modified_Food_Starch is a other additive listed in the FDA food-additive database.
Also: modified food starch, modified starch, thickener
What the research says
Used to rebuild mouthfeel in low-fat reformulations where removed fat leaves a thin, watery texture; also a binder in instant puddings, sauces, and dressings.
[salt-sugar-fat] Used to rebuild mouthfeel in low-fat reformulations where removed fat leaves a thin, watery texture; also a binder in instant puddings, sauces, and dressings.
Regulatory status
- Notes: From enrichment source only, not in Winter Dictionary
Sources
- Salt Sugar Fat (Moss) — Chapter 9 (Lunchtime Is All Yours): Like the low-nicotine cigarette, the low-fat Lunchables tasted inferior, sold poorly, and was quickly scrapped