Acetylated Starch

E1420
Hazard level: Low health concern Colourant (E100–199)

What is Acetylated Starch?

Modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer with improved freeze-thaw stability.

Is Acetylated Starch safe?

Acetylated Starch is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 2 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Acetylated Starch is also known as e1420, acetylated starch — these all refer to the same ingredient.

acetylated starch e1420

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Products containing Acetylated Starch

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