Acetylated starch phosphate
Learn what Acetylated starch phosphate (E1414) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Low concernWhat is Acetylated starch phosphate?
A food additive with the role of an agglomeration agent, thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and support substance for other additives. It is a so-called ‘modified starch’, meaning it is starch subjected to a certain chemical process to improve and adapt its properties to certain requirements, such as increasing stability at very high or low temperatures, in acidic or alkaline environments, extending or shortening the coagulation or gelling time, ability to coagulate at low temperatures, texture modification, etc. Modified starch has a greater ability to absorb water, partially replace fats, and form emulsions. It is used in dairy, meat, egg, fat, cereal-based products, confectionery, bakery, patisserie, fruit and vegetable preserves, sauces, condiments, concentrated soups, creams, puddings, various desserts, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic flavored beverages.
Why is Acetylated starch phosphate added to food?
Acetylated starch phosphate (E1414) is a anti-caking agent commonly found in: Confectionery products, bakery, condiments, soups, preserves, puddings, concentrates, alcoholic beverages.
Permitted quantity: There is no limit on the daily intake.
Is Acetylated starch phosphate safe?
Low concern
It does not produce any side effects when used in the amounts allowed in food.
Is Acetylated starch phosphate banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Acetylated starch phosphate okay for kids?
It is also used in a quantity of 50g/l in weaning foods intended for infants and young children.
Common foods that contain Acetylated starch phosphate
- Confectionery products
- bakery
- condiments
- soups
- preserves
- puddings
- concentrates
- alcoholic beverages
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How to spot Acetylated starch phosphate on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E1414
- Acetylated starch phosphate
Common misspellings to watch for:
- acetylated stdrch phosphate
- acetylated starch phosphdte
- acetylated starch dhosphate
- acetylated starch phosphate
- aeetylated starch phosphate
- acetylated $tarch phosphate
- acetylated stareh phosphate
- acetylated starch pho$phate
- dcetylated starch phosphate
- acetylated starch phosdhate
- acetyldted starch phosphate
Better alternatives
• May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to starch or phosphates. • Excessive use may lead to digestive discomfort, including bloating and abdominal cramps. • People with kidney or liver conditions should be cautious about consuming this ingredient.
Also known as
- acetylated stdrch phosphate
- acetylated starch phosphdte
- acetylated starch dhosphate
- acetylated starch phosphate
- aeetylated starch phosphate
- acetylated $tarch phosphate
- acetylated stareh phosphate
- acetylated starch pho$phate
- dcetylated starch phosphate
- acetylated starch phosdhate
- acetyldted starch phosphate
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Frequently asked questions about Acetylated starch phosphate
- Is Acetylated starch phosphate safe to eat?
- It does not produce any side effects when used in the amounts allowed in food.
- Is Acetylated starch phosphate banned anywhere?
- Acetylated starch phosphate is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Acetylated starch phosphate safe for children?
- It is also used in a quantity of 50g/l in weaning foods intended for infants and young children.
- How do I spot Acetylated starch phosphate on a food label?
- Look for E1414, Acetylated starch phosphate in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: acetylated stdrch phosphate, acetylated starch phosphdte, acetylated starch dhosphate.
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