Modified Food Starch

[nobeer4me]

What is modified food starch? is it safe?

[KaitiUSA]

9 times out of 10 it is ok but you have to check on it because it CAN contain gluten. I have run into things that had gluten in the MFS. Always check

[nobeer4me]

Thanks, I noticed it on the ingredient list on the Miricle Whip jar.

[KaitiUSA]

If I remember correctly, Miracle Whip is a Kraft brand correct? Kraft will not hide anything so the ingredients are safe unless the label says wheat,rye,barley,oats right on it

[Carriefaith]

If the Miracle Whip is Kraft than you should be able to eat it as long as there is not gluten listed in the ingredients. The modified food starch would have the source clearly labeled if it was gluten based.

[lgranott]

So if it had MFS and it is not made by kraft, or any other safe companies, you should call the company? And what? Ask them if the product is gluten-free? Or a more specific question?

Thanks--Liatt

[celiac3270]

If it's Kraft or another company that clearly lists gluten, you know it's gluten-free unless it lists gluten as being in it (usually in parentheses).

If it's a regular brand, you need to call to ask the source of the modified food starch (wheat, corn, rice, etc.) or you can simplify it and ask if the product is gluten-free.

[KaitiUSA]

Yep I ditto what celiac3270 just said. If it is in one of the safe companies who will not hide anything then you do not have to call. For other brands you have to call and you can just ask if the product is gluten free and that's a specific enough question.