Comparing E1440 - Hydroxypropyl starch vs E1411 - Distarch glycerol

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Overview

E1440 - Hydroxypropyl starch

Hydroxypropyl starch (E1440) is a “modified” starch made by attaching small hydroxypropyl groups to the starch molecules from plants like corn, potato, or tapioca. It works as a thickener and stabiliser that helps sauces, fillings, and frozen foods stay smooth instead of separating or turning grainy. It is authorised for use in the EU and permitted in the U.S. when it meets official specifications.

E1411 - Distarch glycerol

Distarch glycerol (E1411) is a type of modified starch used to thicken, stabilize, and emulsify foods. It helps sauces, fillings, and dairy-style products keep a smooth texture, even through heating, cooling, or freezing. It has no taste of its own and does not add color.

Synonyms

E1440

Hydroxypropyl starch

E1411

Distarch glycerol

Functions

emulsifier stabilizer thickener

stabilizer thickener

Origins

Plant

Synthetic

Plant

Products

Found in 6 products

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Popular questions

What is hydroxypropyl starch phosphate?
It’s the phosphate‑crosslinked variant of hydroxypropyl starch—better known as hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (E1442)—used as a thickener/stabilizer with higher heat, acid, shear, and freeze–thaw stability than E1440.
How to make boba with hydroxypropyl starch?
Blend about 70–80% tapioca starch with 20–30% hydroxypropyl starch (E1440), add 10–20% sugar, and pour in 60–70% near‑boiling water to form a smooth dough, then roll into pearls. Boil 15–25 minutes until translucent, let rest covered, and soak in syrup for chew.
What does sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate dp?
It’s a phosphate‑modified form of hydroxypropyl starch used as a thickener and stabilizer; “DP” typically refers to degree of polymerization (average chain length), which affects viscosity and gel behavior.
What foods contain hydroxypropyl starch?
It’s commonly used in sauces, soups, gravies, salad dressings, pie and fruit fillings, bakery creams, dairy desserts (puddings, yogurts), and some gluten‑free baked goods and noodles.
What is hydroxypropyl starch made of?
It’s made by chemically modifying plant starch (often corn, potato, or tapioca) with propylene oxide to attach hydroxypropyl groups. Unlike phosphate‑crosslinked versions, E1440 is not crosslinked and mainly improves freeze–thaw stability and texture.