Starch in pudding – full-fledged chametz?
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Question
Regarding the sale of chametz before Pesach: our practice is not to sell full-fledged chametz, but to get rid of it. What is the halachic status of Osem’s instant vanilla pudding (parve dessert)? The list of ingredients states that it contains starch. Is such starch considered full-fledged chametz that must be destroyed, or may this product be included in the sale of chametz?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
Starch can be produced from various types of plants that are not chametz. It is very common to use corn starch (cornflour) or rice starch.
In any case, even if it is starch made from grains, this is a mixture containing chametz and not chametz in its pure form. Therefore, even for those who are accustomed not to sell full-fledged chametz, there is no problem selling it.
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