E1413: Phosphated Distarch Phosphate
Main role: thickening and stability
Also listed as: phosphorylated distarch phosphate
What is E1413 (Phosphated Distarch Phosphate)?
E1413 is starch that combines phosphate substitution with phosphate crosslinking. The two processing features help tailor water interaction and stability for specific recipe conditions.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is thickening and stability. Starch modification changes recipe performance, such as thickening, binding, emulsification, or stability. The E number identifies the specified treatment. It does not by itself identify the crop source or certify a product for an allergen-free diet.
Food and formulation examples
- Sauces
- Processed dessert fillings
- Thickened food mixtures
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E1413, E 1413, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include phosphorylated distarch phosphate. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
E1413 and E1412 have different specifications. The similar names identify related processing methods rather than interchangeable declarations.
Is E1413 safe?
EFSA’s 2017 assessment covered these specified starches; infant applications require separate consideration. EFSA modified starches re-evaluation (2017).
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
The Great Britain food additive register lists E1413 as Phosphated distarch phosphate. This is an entry subject to its stated conditions, not unrestricted permission for every food. The record links to the applicable authorization terms. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.