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Modified food starch is safe for baby foods, according to reviews by the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This update reaffirms its continued value and utilization in infant nutrition.

Area of Science:

Food Science
Pediatric Nutrition
Food Safety

Background:

The safety and suitability of modified food starches in infant formulas have been previously evaluated.
Key scientific bodies have reviewed modified food starches for baby food applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide updated information on the utilization of modified food starches.
To reaffirm the safety and appropriateness of modified food starches for baby foods.

Main Methods:

Review of historical safety assessments.
Evaluation of current utilization data for modified food starches.

Main Results:

Initial reviews in 1970 and 1978 concluded modified food starches are safe for baby foods.

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Current data support the continued safe utilization of modified food starches.

Conclusions:

Modified food starches remain safe and suitable for use in baby foods.
Continued utilization of modified food starches is supported by scientific evidence.