E1422: Acetylated Distarch Adipate
Main role: thickening and processing stability
Also listed as: acetylated starch adipate
What is E1422 (Acetylated Distarch Adipate)?
E1422 combines acetylation with adipate-based crosslinking of starch. The resulting ingredient is used when a recipe needs controlled thickening through demanding processing or storage conditions.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is thickening and processing 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
- Frozen-food preparations
- Fruit fillings
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 E1422, E 1422, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include acetylated starch adipate. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
The word adipate describes a modification, not a separate serving of adipic acid. Use the specific modified-starch assessment when comparing E1422 with other additive families.
Is E1422 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 E1422 as Acetylated distarch adipate. 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.