E1452 · Starch aluminum octenyl succinate
- WHO
- Safe
- FDA
- Safe
- EFSA
- Safe
- FSANZ
- Safe
- Japan
- Safe
- UK FSA
- Safe
- Health Canada
- Safe
What is E1452?
Starch aluminum octenyl succinate is a modified starch used as an emulsifier and encapsulating agent, mainly to stabilize flavor oils and vitamins in powdered and beverage products. It helps prevent separation of oil and water and improves the texture of reduced-fat foods. Because it contains aluminum, regulatory bodies monitor total dietary aluminum exposure from all sources, though this additive is used at low levels.
Also appears on labels as: Starch aluminum octenyl succinate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Octenyl succinic acid starch aluminum salt, OSA aluminum starch, OSA starch aluminum, Modified starch (aluminum octenyl succinate), E1452, E 1452, E-1452, Krakmolo aliuminio okstenilsukcinatas, Cietes alumīnija oktenilsukcināts, Alumiiniumtärklise oktenüülsuktsinaat.
What the evidence says
- Generally recognized as safe at approved use levels.
- Contributes to overall dietary aluminum intake; EFSA has flagged aluminum-containing food additives as a category to monitor for cumulative exposure, though this ingredient is a minor contributor at typical use levels.
Research behind the verdict
- Starch Aluminum Octenyl Succinate: Modified Starch Safety Assessment — EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings, EFSA Journal - Modified Starches Assessment (2019). A comprehensive evaluation of starch aluminum octenyl succinate (E1452) examining its safety profile as a modified starch emulsifier and stabilizer. The research confirmed that this aluminum-modified starch presents acceptable safety margins when used according to approved guidelines, though monitoring of total aluminum exposure is recommended. The study noted its effectiveness in emulsification applications while emphasizing the importance of adherence to usage limits. The assessment supports its use with careful exposure monitoring.[safe_in_moderation]
Frequently asked questions
Is E1452 safe?
Our overall verdict for E1452 (Starch aluminum octenyl succinate) is “Safe”, based on the most cautious of the major regulators’ positions — FDA: safe; WHO: safe; EFSA: safe; FSANZ: safe; Japan: safe; UK FSA: safe; Health Canada: safe.
Is E1452 vegan, halal or gluten-free?
According to our ingredient data for Starch aluminum octenyl succinate — vegan: yes, vegetarian: yes, halal: yes, kosher: yes, gluten-free: yes, dairy-free: yes. Manufacturing sources can vary between products; check the label if it matters to you.
What is E1452 and why is it used?
Starch aluminum octenyl succinate is a modified starch used as an emulsifier and encapsulating agent, mainly to stabilize flavor oils and vitamins in powdered and beverage products. It helps prevent separation of oil and water and improves the texture of reduced-fat foods. Because it contains aluminum, regulatory bodies monitor total dietary aluminum exposure from all sources, though this additive is used at low levels.
Does E1452 contain allergens?
No known allergens are recorded for Starch aluminum octenyl succinate.
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This page summarises publicly available regulatory assessments and research. It is general information, not medical advice. Sources: EFSA, FDA, WHO and the studies linked above.