What is E1450?
Starch sodium octenylsuccinate (E1450) is a modified starch used for texture, emulsifying and carrier functions in specified foods. Goodnessly rates it Caution as a prompt to notice the formulation and category conditions.
E1450 is a modified starch that can help stabilise emulsions, carry ingredients and support texture in permitted formulations.
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What is Starch sodium octenylsuccinate?
Starch sodium octenylsuccinate is starch modified with octenylsuccinate groups. The change gives it useful emulsifying and stabilising properties.
What's it used for?
- Stabilising emulsions
- Carrying flavours or other permitted ingredients
- Supporting texture and mouthfeel
- Helping disperse ingredients
Where you'll find E1450 on the shelf
It is most relevant to powdered mixes, beverages, dressings, sauces and other formulations where modified starch functionality is useful.
Is E1450 permitted? What the regulators say
Starch sodium octenylsuccinate is authorised or permitted in the three systems checked, with category, specification and use conditions that can change by food type.
| Region | Status | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| AU/NZ Australia & New Zealand (FSANZ) | Permitted with conditions | FSANZ lists starch sodium octenylsuccinate as additive 1450; Schedule 15 category permissions and conditions apply. |
| EU European Union (EFSA) | Authorised with conditions | The EU Union list includes E1450. Regulation (EU) 2026/196 updates relevant E1450 use and specifications, so category and transition details matter. |
| US United States (FDA) | Permitted for specified uses | FDA 21 CFR 172.892 permits food starch-modified, including starch modified with 1-octenyl succinic anhydride, under its identity and use conditions. |
Goodnessly rates E1450 Caution to encourage label and formulation awareness. This is not a claim that permitted modified-starch use is harmful.
- FSANZ Food Standards Code, August 2026 compilation, Schedule 15 and additive 1450.
- EUR-Lex Regulation (EU) 2026/196 updates E1450 use and specifications.
- FDA 21 CFR 172.892 covers food starch-modified.
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 to understand modified starches
- People comparing powdered drinks, sauces and dressings
- People checking the wider formulation rather than one ingredient alone
Goodnessly rates E1450 Caution as a practical prompt to understand the ingredient, the product and the overall formulation.
How to spot it on a label
Look for:
- Starch sodium octenylsuccinate
- 1450 or E1450
- Modified starch
- Emulsifier (1450) or stabiliser (1450)
Look for the additive name, modified starch, E1450/1450 or the functional class followed by the number.
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Frequently asked questions
What is E1450?
E1450 is starch sodium octenylsuccinate, a modified starch used for emulsifying, stabilising and carrier functions.
Is E1450 permitted?
E1450 is permitted with conditions in Australia/New Zealand, the EU and the US. The food category and current specifications still matter.
Why is starch sodium octenylsuccinate rated Caution?
Goodnessly uses Caution as a label-reading prompt to notice modified starches and the wider formulation.
How does Goodnessly rate E1450?
Goodnessly rates E1450 (starch sodium octenylsuccinate) as Caution.
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