Thickener - Produced by the esterification of native starch with sodium trimetaphosphate or phosphorus oxychloride, and stabilised with a 'monosubstituent group' of acetate

E1414 — Acetylated Distarch Phosphate

Thickener - stable modified starch for frozen and canned products

Also known as: Acetylated Distarch Phosphate

Permissible

Yes — 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.

Function Thickener - stable modified starch for frozen and canned products
Found in frozen foods, canned soups & more
Source plant starch + phosphate (may be animal bones in Europe) + acetic anhydride

School of Thought Breakdown

Hanafi

Permitted

Maliki

Permitted

Shafi'i

Permitted

Hanbali

Permitted

Halal per ECODES_DATA if phosphate from mineral source. 'Suitable for vegetarians' confirms mineral phosphate.

What to do with this product

Follow these steps in order — most products resolve at step 1 or 2

1

Safe to consume

E1414 is permissible across all major schools of Islamic thought. No further verification is needed for this specific additive.

Permissible — no verification required
2

Still check the rest of the ingredients list

Other E-codes on the same label may have a different halal status. Use our database or scanner to verify each one.

Always verify the complete label

You're all clear for this additive

E1414 is permissible. Focus your label check on the other E-codes in this product — some may have different statuses.

Scan the full label →
Background & Details

About E1414

Mushbooh

What is E1414 made from?

  • plant starch + phosphate (may be animal bones in Europe) + acetic anhydride

Foods that commonly contain E1414

Food Category Guide

E1414 is common in frozen foods — see the full halal guide →

frozen foods canned soups baby food ready meals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate) halal?

E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate) 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 E1414 used for?

E1414 is used as a thickener - stable modified starch for frozen and canned products in food products.

What foods contain E1414?

E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate) is commonly found in: frozen foods, canned soups, baby food, ready meals.

What is E1414 made from?

E1414 can be derived from the following sources: plant starch + phosphate (may be animal bones in Europe) + acetic anhydride.

What are the other names for E1414?

E1414 may appear on food labels as: Acetylated Distarch Phosphate.

Related E-Codes in Thickener - Produced by the esterification of native starch with sodium trimetaphosphate or phosphorus oxychloride, and stabilised with a 'monosubstituent group' of acetate

Show 9 more Thickener - Produced by the esterification of native starch with sodium trimetaphosphate or phosphorus oxychloride, and stabilised with a 'monosubstituent group' of acetate E-codes

Free weekly guide

Know before you eat — wherever you are

Join Muslims worldwide who get our weekly halal food guide — ingredient alerts, certified brand updates, and products your family can buy without second-guessing.

This information is for educational purposes only. For religious rulings, consult a qualified Islamic scholar or halal certification authority. E-code classifications may vary by source, manufacturing process, and school of thought.