Acetylated distarch adipate explained

Acetylated distarch adipate (E1422) is a food additive of the thickening agent type, and more specifically a bulking agent. It is also used as a stabilizer. This is an additive belonging to the family of modified starches.

This is a starch that is treated with acetic anhydride and adipic acid anhydride to resist high temperatures.

No acceptable daily intake for human consumption has been determined.[1]

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  1. http://www.food-info.net/uk/e/e1422.htm Independent Food-Info Foundation