E1404
E1404: Oxidised starch
Low concernFunction: thickener
What is E1404?
E1404 (Oxidised starch) is a thickener used in processed foods.
What the research says
Starch that has been chemically modified to survive heating, freezing or acidity. Considered safe, but it is a typical ingredient of ultra-processed foods.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E1404 (Oxidised starch) safe?
Starch that has been chemically modified to survive heating, freezing or acidity. Considered safe, but it is a typical ingredient of ultra-processed foods.
Why is E1404 added to food?
It is used as a thickener.
Does E1404 make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E1404 mark a food as ultra-processed.