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Is Corn Starch - 16oz - Good & Gather™ healthy?

Corn Starch - 16oz - Good & Gather™ scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Corn starch is a processed culinary ingredient derived from corn, primarily used as a thickening agent in cooking.

How processed is Corn Starch - 16oz - Good & Gather™?

Corn Starch - 16oz - Good & Gather™ is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

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Corn Starch - 16oz - Good & Gather™

Name: Corn Starch - 16oz - Good & Gather™
Brand: Good & Gather

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Category Cooking Oils

Summary

Corn starch is a processed culinary ingredient derived from corn, primarily used as a thickening agent in cooking. It is a single-ingredient product with minimal additives, which contributes positively to its score. However, as a refined carbohydrate, it lacks nutritional diversity and is moderately processed, which slightly impacts its overall health rating.

Key ingredients 1

Corn starch

Neutral

Corn starch is a common thickening agent used in cooking and baking. It is derived from corn and is a processed culinary ingredient. While it is not inherently harmful, it lacks significant nutritional benefits.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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