hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate
Basic Information
| Field | Content |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 羟丙基二淀粉磷酸酯 |
| English name | hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate |
| INS/E number | INS 1442 |
| Functional class | Anticaking agent, Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Thickener |
| Year adopted | 1999 |
| Approved by | Australia/New Zealand (FSANZ), European Union (EFSA) |
What is it?
hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (INS 1442) is a Anticaking agent, Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Thickener food additive. Used to prevent caking of powdered or granular foods and maintain flowability.Allows immiscible liquids (e.g. oil and water) to form a stable uniform system, improving texture.Used to keep the physical state of foods stable, preventing separation, sedimentation or syneresis.Used to increase viscosity and improve mouthfeel and body.
Source
Natural：Inert inorganic substances such as aluminosilicates, silica, magnesium carbonate.Some derive from natural raw materials (e.g. soy lecithin, egg-yolk phospholipids).Mostly natural gums, proteins or polysaccharides (e.g. gelatin, pectin, locust bean gum).Mostly natural polysaccharides or proteins (e.g. pectin, xanthan, carrageenan, starch).
Industrial：Purified or synthesised.Many are made by esterifying glycerol with fatty acids or further derivatisation (e.g. monoglycerides, spans, tweens).Some are physically or chemically modified (e.g. carboxymethyl cellulose, modified starches).Some are modified for performance (e.g. hydroxypropyl starch, CMC).
Why is it used?
- Prevent caking
- Maintain flowability
- Ease dosing and dispersion
- Stabilise oil-water emulsions
- Improve mouthfeel and structure
- Prevent separation
- Maintain homogeneity
- Prevent syneresis and sedimentation
- Improve texture and water retention
- Increase viscosity
- Improve body and mouthfeel
- Stabilise suspensions
Common Foods
- Salt
- Icing sugar
- Milk powder
- Instant drink powders
- Seasonings
- Margarine
- Ice cream
- Bakery
- Chocolate
- Sauces
- Yoghurt
- Beverages
- Jelly
- Soups
Safety
Mostly inert inorganic, non-absorbable, safe within permitted use.Largely metabolised in the gut; generally safe within permitted use; JECFA sets ADI where applicable.Most act as dietary fibre or inert colloids and are safe within permitted use.Mostly indigestible polysaccharides, safe within permitted use; some act as dietary fibre.
Metabolism：Metabolic pathways vary by substance; generally the material is metabolised or excreted normally.
Concerns：
- Use within permitted levels
- Sensitive individuals should check the ingredient list
Usage Standard
China：依据 GB 2760《食品安全国家标准 食品添加剂使用标准》确定使用范围与最大使用量；具体限值随食品类别而异。
International：
- China GB 2760 National Food Safety Standard for Uses of Food Additives：https://www.cfsa.net.cn/
- Codex GSFA General Standard for Food Additives：https://www.fao.org/food-safety/codex-alimentarius/en/
- FAO/WHO JECFA (Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives)：https://www.fao.org/food-safety/scientific-advice/jecfa/en/
- US FDA Substances Added to Food：https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/substances-added-food-previously-food-additive-status-list
- EU EFSA Food Additives：https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/food-additives
In a nutshell
hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate is a Anticaking agent, Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Thickener, safe for use in food production within permitted limits.
Disclaimer
The information provided here is for discussion and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or an evaluation/rating of any product or ingredient. This information may not apply to you; before using or taking any action, you should contact the manufacturer, vendor, medical, dietary, fitness, or other professionals. If you use any information provided here, you do so at your own risk.