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E1440

Thickener - Produced by treating native starch with the hydroxypropyl group

Hydroxypropyl Starch

Also known as: Hydroxypropyl StarchHydroxypropylated Starch
International label: INS 1440
Status
Halal
Function
Thickener - improved clarity and freeze-thaw stability

Halal

Is E1440 (Hydroxypropyl 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 E1440

Mushbooh

What is E1440 made from?

  • plant starch + propylene oxide (synthetic)

Scholarly Notes

Plant-derived - halal.

Foods that commonly contain E1440

Food Category Guide

E1440 is common in sauces — see the full halal guide →

sauces salad dressings dairy products

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E1440 (Hydroxypropyl Starch) halal?

E1440 (Hydroxypropyl 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 E1440 used for?

E1440 is used as a thickener - improved clarity and freeze-thaw stability in food products.

What foods contain E1440?

E1440 (Hydroxypropyl Starch) is commonly found in: sauces, salad dressings, dairy products.

What is E1440 made from?

E1440 can be derived from the following sources: plant starch + propylene oxide (synthetic).

What are the other names for E1440?

E1440 may appear on food labels as: Hydroxypropyl Starch, Hydroxypropylated Starch.

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Know it by name?

E1440 appears on many labels under its ingredient name. Read the plain-language guide:

Is Modified Starch Halal?

Sources reviewed

Our E1440 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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