E1450
E1450: Starch sodium octenyl succinate
Low concernFunction: thickener
What is E1450?
E1450 (Starch sodium octenyl succinate) 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 E1450 (Starch sodium octenyl succinate) 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 E1450 added to food?
It is used as a thickener.
Does E1450 make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E1450 mark a food as ultra-processed.