Phosphated Distarch Phosphate E1413
modified_starch β Primarily modified_natural.
Phosphated distarch phosphate
CAS: 977064-91-1
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? Did You Know?
Beyond food, Phosphated Distarch Phosphate is also used in medicine, industrial applications. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
Although classified as natural in origin, commercial Phosphated Distarch Phosphate is typically manufactured rather than extracted directly from food sources.
In the EU, Phosphated Distarch Phosphate has a "quantum satis" authorization β Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
None
United States (FDA)
Generally recognized as safe
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Starch is treated with both cross-linking agents (phosphorus oxychloride) and phosphorylating agents to create a dual-modified product.
Applications Beyond Food
Tablet excipient
Paper manufacturing