E1420Emulsifier · Stabiliser · Thickener
Acetylated starch
What the research shows
Not enough
published research on this page yet
Used in food as an emulsifier, stabiliser or thickener.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- EU permitted
What expert reviews concluded
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UN and WHO food additive experts (JECFA), 2016
No daily limit needed (“ADI not specified”, JECFA’s term for very low toxicity).
Regulatory status
Checked Sep 2026-
European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
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United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law
Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating. A country appears here once we've found this ingredient on its official list.
How we checkProducts
The 6 most-scanned of 25 products on Open Food Facts that list acetylated starch.
- Buldak Spicy Ramen Samyang · 135 g 12 additives
- Udon Noodle Bowl Gochujang Sunhee 5 additives
- Tender Chicken Breast CP Delight · 80 g 4 additives
- Kimchi Buldak Buldak · 135 g 13 additives
- Salt & Pepper Squid Ocean Sea · 225 g 4 additives
- Black Sesame Paste Sweet Garden · 12.36 oz (350 g) 3 additives