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E-number E1422 · Enzymes & other
Acetylated distarch adipate
Halal
- Typical source
- Starch (plant)
- Plain-language explanation
- E1422, or acetylated distarch adipate, is a modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer in foods like sauces and frozen meals, derived from plant sources like corn or wheat. Its halal status depends on the source of the starch and the adipic acid used for modification; if both are plant-based and processed without alcohol or non-halal enzymes, it is generally considered halal. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS approve E1422 only if it is certified halal, as the source and processing must be verified to ensure compliance.