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E1401✅ Safe
Modified starch ((Acid-treated starch) stabiliser)
Category
Additional Additives
Function
thickening agent
EU: ApprovedUS: Approved
Notes
Modified starch (acid-treated). Allowed in EU and US.
Safe. Generally recognized as safe in typical consumption amounts.
Official Sources
- EU Register — EU Register entry for E1401(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E1401)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E1401(2026-07-01, tier 2)
Last checked: 2026-07-20