Phosphated starch phosphate
Learn what Phosphated starch phosphate (E1413) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Low concernWhat is Phosphated 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 Phosphated starch phosphate added to food?
Phosphated starch phosphate (E1413) 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 Phosphated starch phosphate safe?
Low concern
It does not produce any side effects when used in the amounts allowed in food.
Is Phosphated starch phosphate banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Phosphated 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 Phosphated starch phosphate
- Confectionery products
- bakery
- condiments
- soups
- preserves
- puddings
- concentrates
- alcoholic beverages
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How to spot Phosphated starch phosphate on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E1413
- Phosphated starch phosphate
Common misspellings to watch for:
- phosphated stareh phosphate
- phosphated starch pho$phate
- phosphated starch phosphdte
- phosphated starch phosdhate
- phosphdted starch phosphate
- dhosphated starch phosphate
- phosphated $tarch phosphate
- phosphated starch dhosphate
- phosdhated starch phosphate
- phosphated starch phosphate
- phosphated stdrch phosphate
- pho$phated starch phosphate
Better alternatives
• May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to starch or phosphates. • Excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, such as bloating and abdominal cramps. • People with kidney or liver conditions should avoid consuming it in large quantities.
Also known as
- phosphated stareh phosphate
- phosphated starch pho$phate
- phosphated starch phosphdte
- phosphated starch phosdhate
- phosphdted starch phosphate
- dhosphated starch phosphate
- phosphated $tarch phosphate
- phosphated starch dhosphate
- phosdhated starch phosphate
- phosphated starch phosphate
- phosphated stdrch phosphate
- pho$phated starch phosphate
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Frequently asked questions about Phosphated starch phosphate
- Is Phosphated starch phosphate safe to eat?
- It does not produce any side effects when used in the amounts allowed in food.
- Is Phosphated starch phosphate banned anywhere?
- Phosphated starch phosphate is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Phosphated 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 Phosphated starch phosphate on a food label?
- Look for E1413, Phosphated starch phosphate in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: phosphated stareh phosphate, phosphated starch pho$phate, phosphated starch phosphdte.
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