E1400: Dextrin

What it does

Thickens and binds; coats snacks.

What it is made from

Made by chemically or physically changing a starch from corn, potato, wheat or tapioca.

Allergies and diets

• Gluten? Can be made from wheat or another gluten cereal (the source is not always named).
• Nightshade? Can be made from potato, tomato or capsicum (nightshades).
• Corn (maize)? Can be made from corn (maize).

In the EU, wheat starch must be named on the label. If a modified starch has no named source it is usually corn, potato or tapioca. Check the label, or ask the maker if you avoid gluten, corn or nightshades.

General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.

Modified starches

• E1401 Acid-treated starch
• E1402 Alkaline-treated starch
• E1403 Bleached starch
• E1404 Oxidised starch
• E1405 Enzyme-treated starch
• E1410 Monostarch phosphate
• E1412 Distarch phosphate
• E1413 Phosphated distarch phosphate
• E1414 Acetylated distarch phosphate
• E1420 Acetylated starch
• E1422 Acetylated distarch adipate
• E1440 Hydroxypropyl starch

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