Wheat starch
Wheat starch is a common ingredient found in many foods, and it comes from wheat, which is a type of grain. The starch is extracted from wheat kernels and is used in various food products to provide texture, thickness, or moisture retention.
To make wheat starch, wheat grains are ground into a fine powder, mixed with water, and then processed to extract the starch. This starch is then dried and turned into a white powder that can be added to a wide range of foods.
Wheat starch is often included in food labels because it helps to thicken sauces, soups, and gravies. It can also be used as a stabiliser in products like salad dressings, desserts, and baked goods. In some cases, wheat starch is used to give a crispy coating to fried foods or as a filler in processed meats. So, next time you check a food label, you may spot wheat starch in various items like sauces, baked goods, or even some meat products.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Wheat starch
Sainsbury's Bakewell SlicesAsda Battered Onion Rings
Sainsbury's Battered Onion Rings
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Mushroom Pizza
M&S Beef & Onion with Peppercorn Mayo Roll
Sainsbury's Beef, Horseradish Mayonnaise Sandwich
M&S BLT Sandwich
Sainsbury's Blueberry Mini Muffins
Sainsbury's Blueberry Muffins
Sainsbury's Bourbon Cream Biscuits
Sainsbury's British Cajun Spiced Chicken Mini Fillets
Wicked Kitchen Caponata Pizza
Deli Kitchen Carb Lite Wraps
Asda Cauliflower Biryani Bites
Sainsbury's Cheddar Jalapeno Sticks
Nestle Cheerios Cereal
Nestle Cheerios Honey
Nestle Cheerios Multigrain
Asda Cheese & Tomato Mini Pizzas
Tesco Chicken & Bacon Sub
Birds Eye Chicken BBQ Griddlers
Birds Eye Chicken Dippers
M&S Chicken Fajita Wrap
Waitrose Chicken Kievs with Garlic and Parsley Butter
Birds Eye Chicken Nuggets
