E1442
E1442: Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate
Low concernFunction: thickener
What is E1442?
E1442 (Hydroxypropyl 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 E1442 (Hydroxypropyl 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 E1442 added to food?
It is used as a thickener.
Does E1442 make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E1442 mark a food as ultra-processed.