Safe
E1404 — Oxidized starch
Thickener
E1404 (Oxidized starch), a thickener, is rated "safe": no significant concern. Starch treated with hypochlorite to make it more stable in batter coatings, salad dressings, and gummies. Digested as regular starch.
What is Oxidized starch?
Starch treated with hypochlorite to improve its clarity, stability, and binding strength. Used in batter coatings, salad dressings, and gummies.
What does it do to the body?
Your body digests it as ordinary starch. No safety concerns at food levels.
What regulators say
EFSA and the FDA both treat the modified starch family as safe.
Risk rating: Safe
Cleared by EFSA with no significant concern at typical dietary exposure. Common, well-studied, and not a reason to put a product back on the shelf.
Frequently asked questions
Is E1404 (Oxidized starch) safe?
EFSA and the FDA both treat the modified starch family as safe.
What is E1404 (Oxidized starch)?
Starch treated with hypochlorite to improve its clarity, stability, and binding strength. Used in batter coatings, salad dressings, and gummies.
What does Oxidized starch do to the body?
Your body digests it as ordinary starch. No safety concerns at food levels.
What are other names for E1404?
E1404 is also known as oxidized starch.
