Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan)
High GI
GL 72.3 per 100 g
- Very low fat content
- Extremely high glycemic load
Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan) has a glycemic index of 85 (High).
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Chia seeds provide a similar thickening effect with a negligible GL of 1 compared to the high GL of 85 in corn starch.
Chia seeds - GL 0.1 per 100 g Flaxseed meal mixed with water acts as a fiber-rich thickener with a GL of 1, significantly reducing the glycemic impact compared to corn starch.
Ground flaxseed and water mixture (flax egg)
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Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 85 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.2 g |
| Natural | 0.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low fat content
- Low sodium content
- Extremely high glycemic load
- Highly refined carbohydrate source
- Potential digestive irritation from carrageenan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan)?
Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan) has a glycemic index of 85 (High) and a glycemic load of 72.3 per 100 g.
Is Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan) good for people with insulin resistance?
Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan) has a high glycemic index (85) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Chia seeds.
How does Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan) affect blood sugar?
Thickeners (corn starch, carrageenan) has a glycemic load of 72.3 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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