Modified Food Starch Wheat Free. By federal law, the single word starch as an ingredient means cornstarch. They belong to the carbohydrates family.
The accepted answer is yes. Modified food starch may contain wheat. The colour can range from dark blue to red.
The modified starch stains with iodine in the same way as native starches.
However, if the product containing modified food starch does use wheat, it must be declared on the food label as per the food allergen labeling and consumber protection act (falcpa), which declares that the top eight. Modified food starch may contain wheat. They are used for their functional properties and are a very minor component of the food recipe. They belong to the carbohydrates family.
