Modified Starch Side Effects

Modified Starch, CAS number 65996-63-6, E number E1401, is a group of starch derivatives used as thickening agent, stabilizer or emulsifier. Modified Starch accepted as safe food thickening agent, stabilizer or emulsifier in many food products . Modified Starch is manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as white powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this emusifier.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Modified Starch in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Modified Starch: ADI 0-0.5 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Modified Starch could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Modified Starch in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Modified Starch for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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