Sodium octenyl succinate starch
Learn what Sodium octenyl succinate starch (E1450) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Low concernWhat is Sodium octenyl succinate starch?
Food additive used as an anti-caking agent, thickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and carrier for other additives. It is a so-called 'modified starch,' meaning starch that has undergone a specific chemical process aimed at improving and adapting its properties to certain requirements, such as: increased stability at very high or very low temperatures, in acidic or alkaline environments, extending or shortening coagulation or gelling time, the ability to gel at cold temperatures, modifying texture, etc. Modified starch has a higher capacity to absorb water, substitute fats partially, form emulsions, and is used in dairy, meat, egg, fat, cereal-based products, confectionery, bakery, pastry products, canned fruits, vegetables, fish, sauces, spices, concentrated soups, creams, puddings, various desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic flavored beverages, etc.
Why is Sodium octenyl succinate starch added to food?
Sodium octenyl succinate starch (E1450) is a anti-caking agent commonly found in: Animal products, confectionery, sauces, spices, soups, creams, puddings.
Permitted quantity: No daily intake limit.
Is Sodium octenyl succinate starch safe?
Low concern
No side effects at the quantities used in foods.
Is Sodium octenyl succinate starch banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Sodium octenyl succinate starch okay for kids?
It is also used in a quantity of 50g/l in weaning foods for infants and young children.
Common foods that contain Sodium octenyl succinate starch
- Animal products
- confectionery
- sauces
- spices
- soups
- creams
- puddings
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How to spot Sodium octenyl succinate starch on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E1450
- Sodium octenyl succinate starch
Common misspellings to watch for:
- sodium octenyl succinate stareh
- $odium octenyl succinate starch
- sodium octenyl suceinate starch
- sodium octenyl succlnate starch
- sodium oetenyl succinate starch
- sodium octenyl succindte starch
- sodium octenyl $uccinate starch
- sodium octenyl succinate $tarch
- sodlum octenyl succinate starch
- sodium octenyl succinate stdrch
- sodium octenyl suecinate starch
- sodium octenyl succinate starch
Better alternatives
• May cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to starch or its derivatives. • Excessive consumption may lead to gastric discomfort, bloating, or diarrhea. • People with gastrointestinal conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, should avoid consuming it in large quantities.
Also known as
- sodium octenyl succinate stareh
- $odium octenyl succinate starch
- sodium octenyl suceinate starch
- sodium octenyl succlnate starch
- sodium oetenyl succinate starch
- sodium octenyl succindte starch
- sodium octenyl $uccinate starch
- sodium octenyl succinate $tarch
- sodlum octenyl succinate starch
- sodium octenyl succinate stdrch
- sodium octenyl suecinate starch
- sodium octenyl succinate starch
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Frequently asked questions about Sodium octenyl succinate starch
- Is Sodium octenyl succinate starch safe to eat?
- No side effects at the quantities used in foods.
- Is Sodium octenyl succinate starch banned anywhere?
- Sodium octenyl succinate starch is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Sodium octenyl succinate starch safe for children?
- It is also used in a quantity of 50g/l in weaning foods for infants and young children.
- How do I spot Sodium octenyl succinate starch on a food label?
- Look for E1450, Sodium octenyl succinate starch in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: sodium octenyl succinate stareh, $odium octenyl succinate starch, sodium octenyl suceinate starch.
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