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Additive · Modified starch

Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450)

Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is a modified starch that Digestoa rates as low concern — it's considered safe at the levels used in food.

Digestoa riskLow risk
TypeModified starch
Found insauces, soups, ready meals, desserts and many processed foods
ConcernsUltra-processing marker

What is Starch sodium octenyl succinate?

Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is a modified starch — used to thicken and stabilise processed foods.

Is Starch sodium octenyl succinate bad for you?

Starch sodium octenyl succinate is permitted in food and Digestoa rates it as low concern. There's no strong evidence it causes harm at the levels typically used in food.

What foods contain Starch sodium octenyl succinate?

Sauces, soups, ready meals, desserts and many processed foods.

Digestoa's take

You don't need to avoid Starch sodium octenyl succinate. It's one of the more benign things on an ingredients list — worth knowing, not worth worrying about.

Safer swaps

Choose less-processed products with short, recognisable ingredient lists.

Frequently asked questions

Is E1450 the same as Starch sodium octenyl succinate?
Yes — E1450 is the international additive (E-number) code for Starch sodium octenyl succinate.
Is Starch sodium octenyl succinate bad for you?
Digestoa rates Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) as low concern. It's permitted in food and considered safe at normal dietary levels.
What are the side effects of Starch sodium octenyl succinate?
Reported concerns include: Ultra-processing marker.
What foods contain Starch sodium octenyl succinate?
Sauces, soups, ready meals, desserts and many processed foods.
How can I avoid Starch sodium octenyl succinate?
Check the ingredients list for "Starch sodium octenyl succinate" or "E1450", or scan the product with Digestoa to see if it's present before you buy.

Related modified starch additives

Dextrin (E1400)Oxidised starch (E1404)Distarch phosphate (E1412)Acetylated distarch phosphate (E1414)Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (E1442)

Risk ratings reflect Digestoa's editorial assessment synthesising EFSA/IARC opinions and peer-reviewed research. Informational only — not medical advice.