What is E1451? Acetylated Oxidised Starch Explained

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E1451 — Acetylated Oxidised Starch
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🥚VegetarianYes
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E1451 is Acetylated Oxidised Starch — a modified starche (plant starch) used in ready meals, soups and sauces.

What is E1451 (Acetylated Oxidised Starch)?

E1451 is Acetylated Oxidised 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, E1451 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 E1451 found?

E1451 (Acetylated Oxidised Starch) is found in ready meals, soups and sauces, baby food, convenience foods, frozen meals.

Is E1451 safe?

EFSA has reviewed E1451 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Acetylated Oxidised Starch to harm at normal dietary intakes.

EFSA opinion: Acetylated Oxidised Starch — status Safe.

Check the calorie content of foods containing E1451. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.

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E1451 FAQs

What is E1451 in food?

E1451 is Acetylated Oxidised Starch — a modified starche (plant starch) used in ready meals, soups and sauces.

Is E1451 safe to eat?

EFSA has reviewed E1451 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Acetylated Oxidised Starch to harm at normal dietary intakes.

Is E1451 vegan?

E1451 (Acetylated Oxidised Starch) is vegan. It is derived from plant starch, with no animal involvement in standard food production.

Is E1451 halal?

E1451 (Acetylated Oxidised Starch) is halal. It is derived from plant starch, which involves no haram sources.

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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA

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