Corn Starch - Feed Ingredient

Corn starch is a carbohydrate-rich feed ingredient derived from the endosperm of corn kernels through a wet milling process. It is composed primarily of amylose and amylopectin, two polysaccharides that are broken down into glucose during digestion. Corn starch serves as a highly digestible energy source, particularly in the form of non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs).

In equine nutrition, corn starch is included in feed formulations to provide readily available energy, particularly for performance horses or those with high caloric demands. However, its high NSC content can pose a risk for horses prone to metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), or laminitis.

Corn starch also plays a functional role in feed manufacturing. During pelleting, its gelatinization under heat and moisture conditions enhances pellet binding and durability. This property contributes to improved pellet quality and structural integrity in finished feed products.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Corn Starch as an ingredient.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
AniFlex Complete	AniMed	734611	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
AniFlex GL	AniMed	734763	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
AniHist H	AniMed	734822	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Balance I	AniMed	738523	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Balance II	AniMed	738640	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Barrier	AniMed	738649	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Biotex-80	Hestevard	1015081	--	Powdered	13.54%	0.61%	0.51%	0.63%	--	2.58 mcal/kg	2.93%	10.08%	--	--	--	0.09%	--	--	--	--	--	4040.4 ppm	--
Bonafide	Hygain	1028195	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Bone Builder	AniMed	739253	--	--	100%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	2.52%	10%	5.1%	0.2%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Candy By-Product - High Fat		71377		--	11.65%	16.2%	15.7%	19.42%	48.19%	3.21 mcal/kg	2.25%	0.8%	0.28%	0.1%	0.45%	0.81%	0 ppm	234 ppm	165 ppm	5 ppm	--	--	--
Candy By-Product - Low Fat		71376		--	10.6%	8.7%	7.56%	16.16%	56.22%	3.96 mcal/kg	2.25%	0.8%	0.28%	0.1%	0.45%	0.81%	0.21 ppm	234 ppm	165 ppm	5 ppm	0 ppm	--	--
Dura-E	Hestevard	1019079	--	--	0.1%	5.8%	0.6%	2%	--	2.7 mcal/kg	--	11.3%	--	--	--	0.03%	--	--	--	--	--	--	50505.1 KIU
Easy Boy	Dynamite	970825		--	100%	--	--	--	--	--	4.3%	0.8%	5.3%	--	--	--	--	622.8 ppm	--	--	--	--	--
EnerG	NAF Equine	529911		Liquid	12.73%	2.73%	1.14%	3.14%	--	3.84 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	1.18%	--	16454.55 ppm	60909.09 ppm	4224 ppm	--	--	--
EnerG Shot	NAF Equine	529910		Paste	86.4%	0.77%	0.19%	0.52%	--	3.44 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.02%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Foal Foundation	Tribute Equine Nutrition	71331		Pelleted	20.22%	6.74%	7.87%	20.22%	--	4.32 mcal/kg	8.33%	1.12%	0.9%	0.56%	1.69%	0.54%	0.81 ppm	337.08 ppm	168.54 ppm	112.36 ppm	0.34 ppm	2.48 ppm	743.13 KIU
Glucosamine 5000	AniMed	742026	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1.01 ppm	--	--
Good As Gold + Mag	TRM	529987		Powdered	16.44%	0.56%	0.28%	0.76%	--	1.9 mcal/kg	--	9.07%	--	14.67%	--	0.05%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Hesperidin C & K	AniMed	742202	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
HistAll H	AniMed	742276	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Hoof Medic	AniMed	732420	--	Powdered	35%	--	--	--	--	2 mcal/kg	35.3%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	262.6 ppm	--	--	712.6 ppm	--
Horseshoer's Secret Pellet	Farnam	469368		Pelleted	22.22%	5.56%	18.7%	29.7%	0%	3.37 mcal/kg	5%	2.44%	0.56%	--	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	1881.11 ppm	626.67 ppm	0 ppm	97.98 ppm	0 KIU
Horseshoer's Secret Pelleted Hoof Supplement	Farnam	387907	--	Pelleted	22.22%	5.56%	16.5%	45.5%	--	2.35 mcal/kg	4.69%	2.44%	0.56%	--	--	--	--	--	4147.1 ppm	1381.6 ppm	0 ppm	91.86 ppm	0 KIU
Kalm Performer	Tribute Equine Nutrition	71338	--	Textured	11.1%	11.1%	13.3%	28.9%	26.7%	3.65 mcal/kg	9%	0.89%	0.67%	0.28%	1.01%	0.5%	0.7 ppm	139 ppm	222 ppm	67 ppm	0.67 ppm	11 ppm	612.4 KIU
Kalm Performer GC Plus	Tribute	401297	--	--	11.24%	11.24%	13.48%	29.21%	26.97%	3.65 mcal/kg	9%	1.17%	0.67%	0.28%	1.01%	0.36%	0.54 ppm	140.45 ppm	224.72 ppm	67.42 ppm	0.67 ppm	11.15 ppm	619.28 KIU
L-Carnitine Powder	AniMed	742912	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
MareKare	AniMed	743164	--	Powdered	100%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	2.2%	0.9%	0.4%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3563 KIU
Probios Horse Soft Chews (Apple)	Chr. Hansen	430547		--	9.41%	14.12%	2.75%	11%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
ProSetol	Hestevard	1020116	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Seniority GC Plus	Tribute Equine Nutrition	71333		Textured	15.6%	6.7%	21.1%	35.6%	24.4%	3.09 mcal/kg	6.4%	0.83%	0.44%	0.28%	1%	0.6%	0.8 ppm	111 ppm	166 ppm	66.7 ppm	0.67 ppm	1.8 ppm	489.9 KIU
Solutions 14 Cube	Right Choice	430300		Cubes	15.56%	6.7%	15.56%	35.56%	--	3.04 mcal/kg	6.43%	0.78%	0.67%	--	1%	--	--	--	311.11 ppm	88.89 ppm	0.67 ppm	--	244.96 KIU
Starch - Corn		71432		Powdered	0.8%	0.4%	0.7%	0.1%	95%	4.72 mcal/kg	--	0.02%	0.02%	--	--	--	--	11.35 ppm	--	--	--	--	--
SU-PER Biotin Powder	Gateway Products	469400		--	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	--	0%	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	886.28 ppm	--
Ulc-R-Aid	AniMed	748839	--	Powdered	100%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	0.1%	--	0.01%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Via-Calm	AniMed	748868	--	Powdered	100%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	0.81%	--	0.51%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
vitaFerrin	NAF Equine	529912		--	6.56%	7.35%	0.92%	2.53%	--	2.94 mcal/kg	33.79%	--	--	--	--	0.96%	--	11029.41 ppm	38602.94 ppm	9338.24 ppm	72.79 ppm	147.06 ppm	91911.76 KIU
Vitamin E & Folic Acid	AniMed	749068	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	285041.8 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

AniFlex Complete (AniMed)

Antioxidant

Health

Joints

Nutrients

AniFlex Complete is a complete joint supplement. It contains antioxidants and chondroitin which is a major component of cartilage. This supplement aims to support joint and connective tissue health in horses.

Joint Supplement

AniFlex GL (AniMed)

Bone Health

Health

Joints

Nutrients

AniMed's AniFlex GL powdered supplement is supposed to support joint structure and function, connective tissue strength, and bone health.

Joint Supplement

AniHist H (AniMed)

Health

Immunity

Respiratory

Vitamins

AniHist H from AniMed is meant to support the respiratory health of horses. It contains a herbal-blend aiming to help horses with seasonal allergies, to enable them to breathe better, and to support their immune system.

Respiratory Supplement Vitamins

Balance I (AniMed)

Amino Acid

Health

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Balance I from AniMed is a supplement that states it aids in health and body condition of horses by containing amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. It claims to be formulated for horses fed alfalfa hay.

Supplement Amino Acid Supplements Minerals Vitamins

Balance II (AniMed)

Amino Acid

Health

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Balance II from AniMed is a supplement that states it aids in health and body condition of horses by containing amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. It claims to be formulated for horses fed grass hay.

Supplement Amino Acid Supplements Minerals Vitamins

Barrier (AniMed)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Toxin Binder

AniMed's Barrier aims to help protect the digestive tract from potentially contaminated feed or hay while still allowing the proper absorption of nutrients. The goal of this supplement is to neutralize mycotoxins to prevent them from being absorbed into the bloodstream.

Gut Supplement Supplement

Biotex-80 (Hestevard)

Hoof Health

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrients

Vitamins

Biotex-80 by Hestevard is a sugar-free powdered hoof supplement intended to support hoof growth and strength in horses and ponies.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hoof Supplement Supplement

Bonafide (Hygain)

Bone Health

Nutrients

Nutrition

Vitamins

Bonafide from Hygain is a supplement that is intended to help with bone health through increasing bone integrity and density. It contains vitamins K and D.

Supplement Vitamins

Bone Builder (AniMed)

Bone Health

Growth

Nutrients

Performance

AniMed's Bone Builder is a supplement that provides nutrients in balanced and sufficient amounts. It is meant to help achieve strong bones in young and growing horses and also for equine athletes.

Bone Supplement Supplement

Candy By-Product – High Fat

Energy

Fat

Flavor

Weight Issues

Candy by-product refers to discarded material from the manufacture of candy and other sweets. It is a low-cost energy source targeted for cattle.

Energy Sources Sugar

Candy By-Product – Low Fat

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Candy by-product (consisting of discarded product from candy manufacturers) is sometimes fed to dairy cattle as a cheap source of calories.

Energy Sources Sugar

Dura-E (Hestevard)

Antioxidant

Bone Health

Immunity

Muscle

Dura-E by Hestevard is a supplement containing Vitamin E, it is intended to support immune function and musculoskeletal health in foals, stallions and pregnant mares.

Immune Supplement Supplement

Easy Boy (Dynamite)

Calming

Competition Horses

Health

Stress

Easy Boy is a calming supplement for horses from Dynamite. This supplement contains chelated magnesium and B-vitamins, intended to decrease nervous behaviour in horses.

Calming Supplement

EnerG (NAF Equine)

Competition Horses

Energy

Exercise

Performance

EnerG from NAF Equine is intended for performance horses. This supplement is supposed to provide energy to meet the increased demands of a horse at peak performance.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Amino Acid Supplements

EnerG Shot (NAF Equine)

Amino Acid

Competition Horses

Energy

Exercise

EnerG Shot from NAF Equine is intended for performance horses. This supplement is meant to provide amino acids and energy. It is formulated to provide increased energy while at competition.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Starch

Foal Foundation (Tribute Equine)

Foal

Growth

Prebiotic

Probiotic

Tribute Foal Foundation™ is a milk-based pellet for foals up to three months of age to supplement the nutrients provided in mare's milk. The smaller pellet size helps to transition the foal to solid feeds.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Glucosamine 5000 (AniMed)

Digestion

Health

Joints

Vitamins

Glucosamine 5000 from AniMed contains glucosamine which is meant to help produce proteoglycans, helping to maintain healthy joints and connective tissue. It also contains Yee-Sacc 1026 which can help with digestion.

Joint Supplement

Good As Gold + MAG (TRM)

Amino Acid

Calming

Competition Horses

Stress

Good As Gold + Mag from TRM is a calming supplement for horses containing magnesium and tryptophan which can reduce stress reactions. Good As Gold + Mag is formulated to aid horses who are nervous or high-strung.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Calming Supplement

Hesperidin C & K (AniMed)

Cardiovascular

Recovery

Respiratory

Vitamins

Hesperidin C & K from AniMed contains hesperidin and vitamins. This supplement is meant to help heal injuries such as in the lungs or capillaries. This product also aims to reduce symptoms of hay fever in horses and promote respiratory and cardiovascular health.

Vitamins

HistAll H (AniMed)

Health

Immunity

Nutrients

Vitamins

HistAll H from AniMed is a supplement meant to help horses suffering from seasonal allergies, to support normal histamine levels and a healthy immune system. It also claims to help combat environmental irritants and pollutants.

Vitamins

Hoof Medic (AniMed)

Amino Acid

Hoof Health

Nutrients

Vitamins

AniMed’s Hoof Medic contains the amino acids lysine and methionine, as well as zinc and biotin. These nutrients support hoof growth and strengthen the hoof wall.

Feed Additives Amino Acid Supplements Hoof Supplement

Horseshoer’s Secret Pellet (Farnam)

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Protein

Vitamins

Horseshoer's Secret Pellet by Farnam is a pelleted hoof supplement that contains 15 mg of biotin per serving. This supplement also contains protein, minerals, and amino acids to help prevent cracked hooves and strengthen hoof walls.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hoof Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Horseshoer’s Secret Pelleted Hoof Supplement (Farnam)

Amino Acid

Hoof Health

Nutrients

Yeast

Horseshoer's Secret is a pelleted hoof supplement for horses that provides 15 mg biotin, 96 mg copper, 288 mg zinc, and 2.7 grams methionine per 6 ounce serving.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hoof Supplement

Kalm Performer (Tribute Equine)

Energy

Performance

Protein

Weight Issues

Kalm Performer® is a corn-free, high-fat, textured feed with 24% NSC targeted to mature performance horses. It is formulated for horses consuming higher protein forages such as alfalfa hay.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Kalm Performer GC Plus (Tribute)

Complete Feed

Joints

Performance

Respiratory

Tribute Kalm Performer is a pelleted complete feed intended for mature horses on high protein forages like alfalfa hay. It is a corn-free formula with steam-crimped grains to support digestibility. It provides 24% NSC.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

L-Carnitine Powder (AniMed)

Cardiovascular

Exercise

Muscle

Recovery

This powdered supplement from AniMed contains L-Carnitine. This ingredient is meant to aid in the support of proper cardiac activity and muscle recovery, especially during times of exercise or stress.

Supplement

MareKare (AniMed)

Broodmare

Lactation

Nutrients

Vitamins

MareKare from AniMed is a made for pregnant and lactating mares. This vitamin and mineral supplement is meant to provide extra nutrients and help maintain body condition during breeding, foaling, and lactating.

Minerals Vitamins Supplement

Probios Horse Soft Chews (Apple) (Chr. Hansen)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Probiotic

Probios Horse Soft Chews is a probiotic supplement in treat form for horses. Each 10 gram chew supplies a minimum of 150 million CFUs of probiotics (Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis). The treats are apple-flavoured and sweetened with molasses and corn starch. It is recommended to feed 1-2 treats daily.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

ProSetol (Hestevard)

Calming

Gut Health

Health

Recovery

ProSetol by Hestevard is a powdered supplement intended to support nervous horses and ponies.

Calming Supplement Gut Supplement Supplement

Seniority GC Plus (Tribute Equine)

Complete Feed

Joints

Respiratory

Senior

Tribute Seniority™ GC Plus is a textured, complete feed for mature horses that contains additional ingredients to support joint health. It is formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Solutions 14 Cube (Right Choice)

Complete Feed

Fiber

Nutrition

Protein

Right Choice Solutions® 14 Cube is a cubed feed with 14% protein intended for horses in work and at maintenance. It provides protein from alfalfa meal and extruded soybeans.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Starch – Corn

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Weight Issues

Corn starch is derived from the endosperm of the corn kernel. As the name indicates, it is high in starch and generally not used as an energy source in equine diets.

Energy Sources Starch Corn

SU-PER Biotin Powder (Gateway Products)

Flavor

Hoof Health

Skin + Hair

Vitamins

SU-PER Biotin Powder by Gateway Products is a hoof supplement that supports proper growth and structural repair for cracked hooves and hoof walls. It contains 25mg of biotin per serving, which will help strengthen the hoof as it grows.

Biotin Supplements Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hoof Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Ulc-R-Aid (AniMed)

Gut Health

Immunity

Mineral Balance

Ulcers

Ulc-R-Aid from AniMed is a powdered supplement that is supposed to support horses prone to gastric ulcers. It aids in immune function and contains Colostrashield.

Gut Supplement Minerals

Via-Calm (AniMed)

Calming

Mineral Balance

Performance

Stress

AniMed's Vita-Calm is a supplement that is meant to reduce stress and provides vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It can help calm horses, especially before events which may cause nervousness.

Calming Supplement Minerals

vitaFerrin (NAF Equine)

Mineral Balance

Nutrients

Performance

Vitamins

vitaFerrin from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies at any level of work. This supplement is meant to support daily vitamin and mineral intake.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Minerals Vitamins

Vitamin E & Folic Acid (AniMed)

Muscle

Nutrients

Stress

Vitamins

This AniMed supplement contains folic acid, vitamin E, and B vitamins. This supplement is meant to help with stress and muscle functions. It is supposed to be effective for any horse.

Supplement Vitamins