E1450 · Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners
Starch sodium octenyl succinate
Starch-based emulsifier (also in vitamins).
- Category
- Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
What it is
Starch sodium octenyl succinate is starch given a fat-loving tail, which turns it into an emulsifier.
How it is used in food
The carrier that keeps powdered flavors and infant-formula vitamins evenly dispersed.
Commonly found in- Powdered flavourings
- Vitamin preparations
- Cloud emulsions in soft drinks
- Infant formula
Health and safety
None known.
Effective safe emulsifier.
Regulatory status
| Region | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia & New Zealand FSANZ |
Permitted | Permitted under the FSANZ Food Standards Code. |
| European Union EFSA / European Commission |
Permitted | Authorised for food use under EU regulations (Annex II). |
| United States FDA (Food and Drug Administration) |
Permitted | Authorised for food use by the FDA (often GRAS for standard additives). |
Identification on labels
- E-number
- E1450
Worth knowing
Starch given a fat-loving tail so it can emulsify.
Conclusion
There is no reason to avoid this starch-based emulsifier. Given a fat-loving tail, it keeps powdered flavours and vitamins evenly dispersed in foods like infant formula. It is an effective and safe emulsifier that raises no health concerns.
References
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