What is E1401? Acid-Treated Starch Explained
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E1401 is Acid-Treated Starch — a modified starche (plant starch) used in ready meals, soups and sauces.
What is E1401 (Acid-Treated Starch)?
E1401 is Acid-Treated Starch, a food additive classified as a modified starche that thicken, stabilise and improve texture. A modified starche (plant starch) used in ready meals, soups and sauces. You'll find it in ready meals, soups and sauces, baby food and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E1401 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E1401 found?
E1401 (Acid-Treated Starch) is found in ready meals, soups and sauces, baby food, convenience foods, frozen meals.
- ready meals
- soups and sauces
- baby food
- convenience foods
- frozen meals
Is E1401 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E1401 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Acid-Treated Starch to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Acid-Treated Starch — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E1401. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E1401 FAQs
What is E1401 in food?
E1401 is Acid-Treated Starch — a modified starche (plant starch) used in ready meals, soups and sauces.
Is E1401 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E1401 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Acid-Treated Starch to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E1401 vegan?
E1401 (Acid-Treated Starch) is vegan. It is derived from plant starch, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E1401 halal?
E1401 (Acid-Treated Starch) is halal. It is derived from plant starch, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA