Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450)
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What is Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450)?
Starch sodium octenyl succinate is a modified starch that helps oil and water mix, used in drinks, dressings and some infant formulas. No health concern has been found at normal amounts. It's fine; very large amounts may cause wind or loose stools.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Starch sodium octenyl succinate?
Yasno’s verdict on Starch sodium octenyl succinate: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Starch sodium octenyl succinate allowed in the EU?
EU status of Starch sodium octenyl succinate: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3324, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2026
- EFSA’s 2017 assessment, EFSA, 2017
- EFSA’s later review, EFSA, 2020
- JECFA food-additives database entry, JECFA, 2020
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