Is Cornstarch Gluten Free

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      Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten"
    
      USDA: "Cornstarch"
    
      U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Gluten and Food Labeling"
    
      Gluten-Free Certification Organization
    




Pure cornstarch is gluten-free but you should verify with the packaging to prevent cross-contamination.

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Image Credit: Pawarun/iStock/GettyImages

What Are the Health Benefits of Cornstarch?

Modified corn starch is a common additive in both packaged gluten foods and gluten-free foods. Most modified food starch in the U.S. is gluten-free because it’s made from corn and potatoes, two naturally gluten-free ingredients, according to Beyond Celiac.

      Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten"
    
      USDA: "Cornstarch"
    
      U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Gluten and Food Labeling"
    
      Gluten-Free Certification Organization