Modified Food Starch

When we were first diagnosed in 2003 modified food starch was always a big GF question mark - and it may be for you too. But remember now, by law in the US, if modified food starch is from wheat, it must state so on the label. It may be identified as modified wheat starch, modified starch (wheat) or it may merely say “modified food starch” but the allergen statement on the product would have to list wheat.

All other souces of modified food starch are gluten free. The other sources are most commonly potato, corn, and tapioca.

So don’t be scared of MFS anymore! Just check the allergen statement. If it does not say wheat or the MFS is not identified as having come from wheat than you are in the clear in terms of that ingredient.

Of course, always remember to always check for other possible gluten ingredients too!