Modified Starches — Complete E-Number Guide
Modified Starches are food additives (E1400–E1452) that thicken, stabilise and improve texture. Found in ready meals, sauces, soups and convenience foods. Every additive below links to its full safety, vegan and halal breakdown.
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| E-Number | Name | Safety | Vegan | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1400 | Dextrin | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1401 | Acid-Treated Starch | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1402 | Alkaline-Treated Starch | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1403 | Bleached Starch | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1404 | Oxidised Starch | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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| E1410 | Monostarch Phosphate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1412 | Distarch Phosphate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1413 | Phosphated Distarch Phosphate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1414 | Acetylated Distarch Phosphate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1420 | Acetylated Starch | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1422 | Acetylated Distarch Adipate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1440 | Hydroxypropyl Starch | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1442 | Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1450 | Starch Sodium Octenyl Succinate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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| E1451 | Acetylated Oxidised Starch | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E1452 | Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA