E1452: Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate
Main role: carrying and encapsulating ingredients
Also listed as: starch aluminum octenyl succinate
What is E1452 (Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate)?
E1452 is a specified octenyl-succinate-modified starch preparation with aluminium. Its permitted applications are limited, including particular encapsulation uses in supplement preparations.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is carrying and encapsulating ingredients. 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
- Specified vitamin encapsulation
- Food supplement 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 E1452, E 1452, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include starch aluminum octenyl succinate. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
E1452 should not be assumed to have the same permitted uses as sodium octenyl succinate E1450. The aluminium-containing specification and narrow application conditions require separate attention.
Is E1452 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 E1452 as Starch aluminium octenyl succinate. 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.