Maize starch

Maize starch is a common food ingredient that comes from maize, which is also known as corn. Maize starch is a type of carbohydrate that is derived from the endosperm of the maize kernel. It is used in a variety of food products to provide texture, thickness, or as a binding agent.

To make maize starch, maize kernels are ground into a fine powder. This powder is then processed to separate the starch from the other components of the maize, such as proteins and fibres. The starch is then refined and dried to create the white, powdery substance known as maize starch.

Maize starch appears on food labels because it is commonly used as a thickener, stabiliser, or to enhance the texture of food products. You can find maize starch in a wide range of items, from sauces and soups to baked goods like bread and cakes. It helps give foods a smoother texture, improves shelf life, and can also be used to make gluten-free products.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Maize starch

Sainsbury's Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, Taste the Difference
Fry's Artisan Lightly Seasoned Vegan Chicken-Style Strips
Asda Baker's Selection Hot Cross Buns
Sainsbury's Battered Onion Rings
Sainsbury's Black Forest Mincemeat with Kirsch, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Blood Orange Mincemeat, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's British Pork Chipolata Sausage & Bacon Wraps Pigs in Blankets, Butchers Choice
Sainsbury's British Pork Chipolatas Wrapped in Bacon, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's British Pork Cranberry & Apple Stuffing Log, Butchers Choice
Sainsbury's British Pork Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls, Taste the Difference

Sainsbury's British Pork Sage & Onion Stuffing, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's British Pork Sausages, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Thyme Butter, Taste the Difference
Kit Kat Bunny Milk Chocolate Easter Figure
Kit Kat Bunny Milk Chocolate Easter Figure
Holme Farmed Venison Burgers
Sainsbury's Caramel and Chocolate Cross Buns
Asda Cheese & Onion Lattice Pie
Asda Cheese & Onion Slices
Sainsbury's Cherry & Almond Panettone, Taste the Difference
Asda Chicken & Bacon Slices
Asda Chicken Tikka Pasties
Asda Chip Shop Curry Snack Mix
Sainsbury's Choc Mini Roll Tub, Taste Difference (approx.)
Sainsbury's Chocolate & Caramel Hot Cross Buns, Taste the Difference