What is E1414? Acetylated Distarch Phosphate Explained
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E1414 is Acetylated Distarch Phosphate — a modified starche (plant starch) used in ready meals, soups and sauces.
What is E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate)?
E1414 is Acetylated Distarch Phosphate, 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, E1414 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 E1414 found?
E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate) 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 E1414 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E1414 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Acetylated Distarch Phosphate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Acetylated Distarch Phosphate — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E1414. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E1414 FAQs
What is E1414 in food?
E1414 is Acetylated Distarch Phosphate — a modified starche (plant starch) used in ready meals, soups and sauces.
Is E1414 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E1414 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Acetylated Distarch Phosphate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E1414 vegan?
E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate) is vegan. It is derived from plant starch, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E1414 halal?
E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate) is halal. It is derived from plant starch, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA