E1412Emulsifier · Stabiliser · Thickener
Distarch phosphate
What the research shows
PrototypeNot enough
published research on this page yet
1 health finding on this page so far · See the findings
What research says
Studies in people
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Benefit
Blood sugar and fat burning2
In people, distarch phosphate led to lower blood sugar and more fat burning after a meal.
The signal at the top counts the findings in people and in animal and lab studies. A concern in studies of people outranks animal and lab studies, and “No concerns” needs at least two findings in people. Findings whose study type is not stated are shown but not counted. This page is a reference, not medical advice. It describes what regulators and published research say. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own diet.
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 5 most-scanned of 33 products on Open Food Facts that list distarch phosphate.
- Matcha Bubble Tea 6 additives
- Malang cow soft chewing candy Lotte · 63 g 8 additives
- Golden curry mild S&B 2 additives
- Bubble milk tea 9 additives
- Vanilla Latte Yulu 13 additives
References
- 1Distarch phosphate. Wikipedia. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- 2Shimotoyodome A, Suzuki J, Kameo Y, Hase T. Dietary supplementation with hydroxypropyl-distarch phosphate from waxy maize starch increases resting energy expenditure by lowering the postprandial glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide response in human subjects. Br J Nutr. 2011;106(1):96-104. doi:10.1017/S0007114510005854