E1414: Acetylated Distarch Phosphate
Main role: thickening and storage stability
Also listed as: acetylated crosslinked starch
What is E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate)?
E1414 combines acetylation with phosphate crosslinking of starch. These modifications are used to adjust texture and the way a thickened food behaves through processing and storage.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is thickening and storage 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
- Chilled sauces
- Frozen-food fillings
- Dessert preparations
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 E1414, E 1414, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include acetylated crosslinked starch. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
Modified starches can come from different crops. The E number identifies the treatment, not whether the raw starch was maize, potato, tapioca, or another source.
Is E1414 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 E1414 as Acetylated 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.