E1422
Acetylated distarch adipate
Modified starch · Stabiliser · Thickener
What it is
A modified starch used in tinned and chilled sauces.
What it does
Modified starch
Starch treated so it thickens reliably under heat, acid or freezing.
Stabiliser
Keeps a mixture from separating over time.
Thickener
Makes a food thicker without changing its taste.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
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