What is E1410?
Monostarch phosphate (E1410) is a modified starch used to thicken and stabilise selected foods. Goodnessly rates it Caution as a prompt to notice modified starches in the wider formulation.
E1410 is starch modified with phosphate groups to adjust thickening, stability and texture. It is not the same ingredient as ordinary unmodified starch.
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What is Monostarch phosphate?
E1410 is starch modified with phosphate groups to adjust thickening, stability and texture. It is not the same ingredient as ordinary unmodified starch.
What's it used for?
- Thickening sauces and fillings
- Improving freeze-thaw or heat stability
- Supporting texture and consistency
- Binding water in formulated foods
Where you'll find E1410 on the shelf
It is most relevant to sauces, soups, desserts, prepared foods and other products where stable texture is needed.
Is E1410 safe? What the regulators say
E1410 is permitted in all three systems checked, with the food category, specifications and good manufacturing practice conditions applying.
| Region | Status | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| AU/NZ Australia & New Zealand (FSANZ) | Permitted with conditions | FSANZ lists monostarch phosphate as additive 1410 in Schedule 15. Category permissions and specifications apply. |
| EU European Union (EFSA) | Authorised with conditions | E1410 is on the EU Union list for specified food uses and is also covered by the EU additive specifications framework. |
| US United States (FDA) | Permitted for specified uses | FDA 21 CFR 172.892 regulates food starch-modified, including phosphate treatment conditions and residual-phosphate limits. |
Goodnessly rates E1410 Caution as a preference to notice modified starches, not as a claim that authorised use causes harm.
- FSANZ additive-numbering and Schedule 15 material covers E1410.
- EU Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011 lists E1410 in the Union list.
- 21 CFR 172.892 provides the US food-starch-modified conditions relevant to phosphated starches.
This section is checked periodically rather than continuously — if you're reading this well after the date above, it's worth confirming nothing has changed before citing it.
Who might want to limit or avoid it
- People who prefer fewer texture-modifying ingredients
- People comparing sauces, fillings and prepared foods
- People following professional advice about a specific dietary pattern
A modified starch can serve a useful texture function; the overall ingredient list and product type give the most useful context.
How to spot it on a label
Look for:
- Monostarch phosphate
- 1410 or E1410
- Thickener (1410)
- Modified starch
Look for monostarch phosphate, modified starch or the thickener class followed by 1410.
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Frequently asked questions
What is E1410?
E1410 is monostarch phosphate, a modified starch used to adjust thickness, stability and texture.
Is E1410 permitted?
E1410 is permitted with conditions in Australia/New Zealand, the EU and the US, subject to food-category and specification rules.
Why is E1410 rated Caution?
Goodnessly uses Caution as a preference to notice modified starches and compare the wider formulation.
How does Goodnessly rate E1410?
Goodnessly rates E1410 (monostarch phosphate) as Caution.
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