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Is Corn Starch vegan?

Corn Starch

Vegan

A fine, white powder starch extracted from the endosperm of dried corn (maize) kernels (Zea mays). It is used in cosmetics as a thickener, absorbent, and anti-caking agent, and in food as a thickening and binding ingredient.

Also known as Amylum maydis, Corn starch, Maize starch, Zea mays starch
CAS number 9005-25-8
EC number 232-679-6
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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