Gluten-Free E-Numbers — The Quick Reference List
A quick-reference version of our gluten guide: E-numbers are gluten-free unless wheat is declared, and here's the short list where source matters.
Modified starches (E1404–E1451) are the only additive group where a gluten-containing source is plausible — and if wheat is used, the law requires the label to say 'wheat'. Everything else, from colours to sweeteners, contains no gluten. Coeliac-safe shopping is about the bold allergen declarations and certified gluten-free logos, not decoding E-numbers.
Starches — check the declared source
| E-Number | Name | Safety | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1404 | Oxidised Starch | Safe | Full details |
| E1410 | Monostarch Phosphate | Safe | Full details |
| E1412 | Distarch Phosphate | Safe | Full details |
| E1413 | Phosphated Distarch Phosphate | Safe | Full details |
| E1414 | Acetylated Distarch Phosphate | Safe | Full details |
| E1420 | Acetylated Starch | Safe | Full details |
| E1422 | Acetylated Distarch Adipate | Safe | Full details |
| E1440 | Hydroxypropyl Starch | Safe | Full details |
| E1442 | Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate | Safe | Full details |
| E1450 | Starch Sodium Octenyl Succinate | Safe | Full details |
| E1451 | Acetylated Oxidised Starch | Safe | Full details |
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Additive data sourced from Open Food Facts (ODbL licence) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). This page is for general information and does not provide medical or dietary advice.