Maizena
Maizena
Product Insights
Maizena is a pure corn starch belonging to the Cereals and potatoes family and is commonly used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking. Its nutrition per 100 g shows no sugars, very low salt and saturated fat, but it contains 10 g of fat and 90 g of carbohydrates, delivering 350 kcal, with only 1 g of protein and 0.8 g of fiber. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 2, indicating minimal processing, yet the relatively high fat and low protein and fiber make it less nutritionally dense than whole‑grain foods.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared to typical cereal‑based products, Maizena contains no sugars and far less salt, but it is higher in fat and carbohydrates while providing significantly less protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Fécule de maïs (Amidon)
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