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What proteins come from the European starch industry?

The European starch industry processes EU-grown maize, wheat and starch potatoes as well as peas,...
Why is wheat gluten used in food?

Wheat gluten is the plant-based protein of wheat. It belongs to the Protein family. Wheat gluten...
What is resistant starch?

Resistant starch is a form of starch that is not fully broken down and absorbed...
Does starch contain fibre?

Fibre is contained in a particular form of starch, called resistant starch. Fibre, like sugars and...
Are Maltodextrins a different name for Sugars?

Maltodextrins are not a sugar. A plant-based ingredient, maltodextrins are complex carbohydrates. Derived from wheat or...
How are sugars metabolized in the body? Are naturally present and added sugars metabolized in the same way?

The digestion of sugars is a well-regulated process. Disaccharides and oligosaccharides are broken down into...
What is the difference between Native and Modified Starches?

Starch is first separated from agricultural raw materials – primarily wheat, maize or starch potatoes...
What is Fibre Enrichment?

European starch producers work with food manufacturers to make food products healthier and more nutritious. Fibre...
In which products can I find starch and starch-based ingredients?

Native and modified starches are used in snacks, noodles, coatings, soups, sauces, cake and biscuit...
How can you tell if a food product contains starch-based ingredients?

Easy, you just need to look at the label! According to EU law, all ingredients must...
Is it true that fructose has benefits?

Yes, fructose has nutritional benefits. Fructose can be beneficial for athletic performance and endurance. Studies...
What are the sugars produced by the Starch Industry?

Sugars are carbohydrates that can be classified into monosaccharides and disaccharides.: The main monosaccharides that are...
What Are Insoluble Fibres?

Insoluble fibres do not dissolve in water and pass through the digestive system relatively intact....
What Are Soluble Fibres?

Soluble fibres, as the name suggests, dissolve in water. When eaten, soluble fibres slow the...
Why are plant-based proteins important?

Proteins are essential, both in human and animal diets. They are an important component of...
How Are Starch-Based Sugars Produced?

Starches are long chains or branched carbohydrates that are isolated from agricultural raw materials –...
What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are a group of nutrients essential for a healthy and balanced diet. Sugars, starches and...
What is sugar?

Sugars are a type of carbohydrates. They provide the body with the energy that our...
How do we know how much sugar we are consuming?

Consumers have direct access to the amount of sugars in foods and drinks through the...
What is Gluten?

Gluten is a natural protein, found principally in wheat and barley, extracted from the crops...
I’ve seen a study saying that HFCS causes intestinal cancer - is this true?

A recent study published in Science by Goncalves et al. concludes that “HFCS (high-fructose corn syrup)...
How Does the Starch Industry Promote Sustainability?

By valorising the entire crop to serve food, feed and industrial customers, while reducing our...
Are added sugars worse for my health than naturally occurring ones?

No, because the human body does not differentiate between sugars naturally present in food or...
What are added sugars?

These are the sugars and syrups added to foods whilst cooking at home or during...
Sorbitol, Mannitol, Maltitol, Erythritol…What are they?

Sorbitol, Mannitol, Maltitol and Erythritol are different types Polyols – sugar-free sweeteners. They are also called...
Does starch contain gluten?

No. Gluten is a natural protein present in grains and cereals such as wheat, rye,...
Can I get the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from food?

No, there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be transmitted through food. The European Commission’s Directorate...
Is it true that we should avoid eating fructose?

No. According to the current scientific evidence the fructose consumption per se does not have...
Are Starch-Based Sugars Artificial?

All starch derivatives come from starch naturally present in the agricultural raw materials from which...
Are Modified Starches Genetically Modified?

No. Modified Starches are not genetically modified. Modified starches are produced from the same primarily EU-grown...
What is the difference between glucose-fructose and fructose-glucose syrups?

Just like table sugar (sucrose), glucose – fructose and fructose-glucose syrups are also made up...
Is starch only used in food?

Mainly, but not only. More than 60 percent of all starch produced in the EU goes...
Why do some Modified Starches have E-Numbers?

Modified starches are produced from the same primarily EU-grown non-GMO agricultural raw materials – such...
What is a glucose-fructose syrup and how is it made?

It is a sweet syrup made from starch extracted from grains and vegetables. It has...
What are dextrins and why are they used?

Dextrins are carbohydrates made from starch naturally present in vegetables and grains. As do many other...
What happens to the starch in a potato when it is getting old? Is there an odour?

If a potato begins to deteriorate, the roots themselves can develop an odour and these...
What is starch?

Starch is the most common digestible carbohydrate in the human diet. Carbohydrates are an important...
What are Maltodextrins?

Maltodextrins are plant-based ingredients made from natural agricultural crops such as wheat, potatoes and maize....
What is modified starch and why is it modified?

“Modified starch” does not mean that it has been genetically modified or produced from genetically...
Should I Be Worried About Consuming Modified Starches?

Modified Starches, as any additive used in food in Europe, have undergone rigorous testing by...
Why is Fibre Important for my Health?

Fibre is an essential part of the human diet. Fibre is made up of indigestible...
Why do we need to use starch-based ingredients to make food?

Starch based ingredients have many useful properties which make them indispensable to make the everyday...
What are E-Numbers?

E-numbers are given to certain ingredients added to food preparations in the European Union. They...
What is the nutritional importance of starches?

Starch is a member of the carbohydrates food group, which all have a caloric value...
How are starch-based ingredients made?

Starch is found naturally in many grains and vegetables. But before it can be used...
Does eating starch make you fat?

No, it does not, if you follow a balanced and well-diversified diet. There is no one...
Are Modified Starches Additives?

Modified starches are produced from the same primarily EU-grown non-GMO agricultural raw materials – such...
What is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) and is it bad for health?

High Fructose Corn Syrup (or HFCS) is a syrup made from starch and is widely...
Are Maltodextrins chemicals?

No, they are not. Maltodextrins are plant-based ingredients derived from natural European crops such as wheat,...
What are naturally occurring sugars?

These are the sugars naturally found in milk, fruit, vegetables and honey. The naturally occurring...

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