Hazard level: Low health concern Colourant (E100–199)
What is Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate?
Modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer that holds up well to freezing, heating, and acidic conditions.
Is Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate safe?
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate 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 23 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: EFSA
Also known as
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate is also known as e1442, е1442, хидроксипропил динишесте фосфат, hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate — these all refer to the same ingredient.