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What Is the Purpose of Modified Food Starch in Chicken?

Modified food starch is commonly used as a food additive, and although the chemicals used to alter the starch and food labels are subject to regulations, certain consumers might need to avoid it. Learning about the purpose of modified food starch in chicken can help you make choices for your health and your household when you shop -- and to create alternatives for your favorite chicken dishes.

Food companies commonly use modified food starch as a thickening agent, to add flavorings -- such as artificial roasted chicken flavor -- and to affect the appearance of foods. There's no essential purpose for using modified food starch -- it's a food additive, derived from chemical processing, not a necessary ingredient. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates many chemicals used for modifying food starch, and sets maximum levels of these chemicals -- the amounts allowed for human consumption. These chemicals, such as aluminum sulfate and ammonium persulfate, are used for altering certain food starches and aren't listed on food labels. Food starches are altered to make them dissolve faster, intensify flavor and otherwise affect poultry and other food in ways manufacturers consider desirable.

Manufacturers commonly use modified food starch made from corn or wheat. Producers of chicken products and other foods aren't required to list the source of modified food starch on food labels as of 2011, because according to the USDA, the modification removes the food protein. Some manufacturers voluntarily list the source of food starch. This matters because people with certain food allergies, sensitivities or diseases, such as celiac disease, need to avoid certain grains used to make modified food starches, such as wheat.

Celiac disease affects many children and adults, making it difficult for them to digest foods such as wheat and rye, which contain gluten, a type of protein. People with celiac disease can consume modified food starch made from corn, but should avoid modified food starch made from wheat, according to the Nemours KidsHealth website. People with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or allergies to grains should consult their doctor before consuming chicken or other foods that include modified food starch.

Choosing chicken that is minimally processed, such as local or organic chicken, allows you to control the quality of your food, and avoid unnecessary food additives and the chemicals used to modify food starch. Using arrowroot, corn starch or rice starch gives you an option for thickening homemade chicken soup, chicken gravy -- or you can apply a wheat-free crumb breading to chicken. Spraying a mixture of olive oil and water on chicken pieces, and coating them with a gluten-free breading, such as wheat-free cornbread crumbs, creates a lower fat version of fried chicken you can make crisp in a broiler.

Article reviewed by Allen Cone Last updated on: Jan 15, 2012

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