Vegan Nutrition with Dina Aronson, M.S. R.D.

Dina Aronson, MS, RD is a vegan dietitian whose specialties include chronic disease prevention, vegetarian/vegan nutrition, and lifestyle management. She is the founder and director of VeganRD.com, a nutrition consulting company. Active in many vegetarian nutrition organizations, Dina was the recipient of the American Dietetic Association's Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award in 2002.

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What is pregelatinized starch? I have seen it in some vegetarian vitamins and some processed foods that are fat-free. Does it have anything to do with gelatin? Is it safe for vegetarians to eat?
-Cristina

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Dear Cristina,

Pregelatinized starch is a processed carbohydrate, used as a texturizer and/or binder. It is typically derived from corn, waxy corn, potato, or tapioca. It has nothing to do with gelatin. It is safe for vegetarians and vegans.

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