Distarch Phosphate E1412
modified_starch — Primarily modified_natural.
Phosphated distarch phosphate
CAS: 55963-33-2
Factual Regulatory Reference
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What Is Distarch Phosphate?
Distarch phosphate is a crosslinked starch produced by reacting starch with phosphorus oxychloride or sodium trimetaphosphate, creating cross-links between starch chains. Cross-linking provides extraordinary stability to heat, acid, and mechanical shear — making it ideal for canned soups, retort products, and high-acid condiments that undergo severe processing conditions. JECFA considers it acceptable with no ADI specified. EFSA confirmed safety in 2017. Approved globally. Crosslinked starches are among the most important modified starches in processed food manufacturing.
? Did You Know?
Beyond food, Distarch Phosphate is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
Although classified as natural in origin, commercial Distarch Phosphate is typically manufactured rather than extracted directly from food sources.
In the EU, Distarch Phosphate has a "quantum satis" authorization — Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
None
United States (FDA)
Generally recognized as safe
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by treating starch with phosphorus oxychloride or sodium trimetaphosphate, creating cross-links between starch chains.
Applications Beyond Food
Texture modifier
Tablet binder
Paper manufacturing, textile sizing