Comparing E14XX - Modified Starch vs E905B - petroleum jelly

Synonyms
E14XX
Modified Starch
E905b
petroleum jelly
petrolatum
white petrolatum
soft paraffin
multi-hydrocarbon
Products

Found in 1,020 products

Found in 98 products

Search rank & volume
#306600 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#4665.9K / mo🇺🇸U.S.
Awareness score

×0.09
under-aware

×93.57
over-aware

Search volume over time

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 6 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Popular questions
  1. What is modified food starch?

    A group of plant-based starches that have been physically, enzymatically, or chemically treated to change how they behave in foods—improving thickening, stability, freeze–thaw performance, or emulsification (E1400–E1452).

  2. Is modified food starch gluten free?

    Often yes when sourced from corn, potato, tapioca, or rice; if it’s from wheat, it can contain gluten unless specially processed and labeled gluten-free. In the US/EU, wheat-derived modified starch must be declared as “wheat,” so check the allergen statement or a gluten-free claim.

  3. What is modified corn starch?

    Modified starch made from corn that’s been treated to improve thickening, stability, and resistance to heat, acid, or shear; commonly used in sauces, soups, dressings, and desserts.

  4. Is modified corn starch gluten free?

    Yes—corn is naturally gluten-free, and modified corn starch remains gluten-free; only potential cross-contact is a concern, so rely on allergen statements or a gluten-free label if needed.

  5. What is modified wheat starch?

    Starch from wheat that has been modified to alter its functionality (e.g., thicker, more stable or freeze–thaw tolerant); it may retain some gluten unless specifically purified and labeled gluten-free. “Wheat” must appear in allergen labeling in many regions.

  1. Is petroleum jelly bad for you?

    No—highly refined white petrolatum (E905b) is considered safe at permitted food-use levels and for topical use; use only pharmaceutical/food-grade products and avoid putting it inside the nose or using it with latex condoms.

  2. Is aquaphor petroleum jelly?

    Not exactly; Aquaphor contains about 41% petrolatum (petroleum jelly) plus other ingredients like mineral oil, ceresin, glycerin, and lanolin alcohol.

  3. Does petroleum jelly expire?

    Pure petroleum jelly is very stable and often usable for years, but most products carry an expiration date—discard if the color, texture, or odor changes or if the container has been contaminated.

  4. Is petroleum jelly the same as vaseline?

    Vaseline is a brand of 100% white petrolatum; generic petroleum jelly labeled USP/Ph.Eur. grade is essentially the same substance.

  5. What is petroleum jelly made of?

    A semi-solid mixture of high–molecular-weight saturated hydrocarbons (paraffinic and microcrystalline) derived from refined petroleum and purified to remove aromatic impurities.