Yes - Halal

E1404

starch derivatives

Oxidised Starch

Also known as: Oxidised Starch

International label: INS 1404

Status

Halal

Function

Thickener and binder

Halal

Is E1404 (Oxidised Starch) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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About E1404

Starch oxidized with chemical Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E1404 made from?

plant starch treated with oxidising agents (sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide)

Scholarly Notes

Plant-derived - halal.

Foods that commonly contain E1404

paper coatings (non-food) some processed foods

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E1404 (Oxidised Starch) halal?

E1404 (Oxidised Starch) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E1404 used for?

E1404 is used as a thickener and binder in food products.

What foods contain E1404?

E1404 (Oxidised Starch) is commonly found in: paper coatings (non-food), some processed foods.

What is E1404 made from?

E1404 can be derived from the following sources: plant starch treated with oxidising agents (sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide).

What are the other names for E1404?

E1404 may appear on food labels as: Oxidised Starch.

starch derivatives — 11 E-codes: 6 Halal, 0 Haram, 5 Mushbooh

Related E-Codes in starch derivatives

Phosphated Distarch Phosphate

E1420

Starch Acetate Esterified with Acetic Anhydride

E1422

Acetylated Distarch Adipate

E1442

Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate

E1450

Starch Sodium Octenylsuccinate

E1401

Acid Treated Starch

E1451

Acetylated Oxidized Starch

E100

Curcumin/Turmeric

E101

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Know it by name?

E1404 appears on many labels under its ingredient name. Read the plain-language guide:

Is Modified Starch Halal?

Sources reviewed

Our E1404 classification is checked against recognised halal certification bodies and mainstream Sunni scholarship before publishing. We do not treat community halal-status sites as authoritative.

HMC — Halal Monitoring Committee (UK)
HFA — Halal Food Authority (UK)
JAKIM — Dept. of Islamic Development (Malaysia)
MUI / LPPOM — Indonesian Ulema Council
IFANCA — Islamic Food & Nutrition Council (USA)
IslamQA — Sunni fatwa reference

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