E1414
E1414: Acetylated distarch phosphate
Low concernFunction: thickener
What is E1414?
E1414 (Acetylated distarch phosphate) 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 E1414 (Acetylated distarch phosphate) 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 E1414 added to food?
It is used as a thickener.
Does E1414 make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E1414 mark a food as ultra-processed.