Comparing E210 - Benzoic acid vs E1403 - Bleached starch

Overview

E210 - Benzoic acid

Benzoic acid (E210) is a preservative used to help keep acidic foods and drinks safe and fresh by slowing the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria. It occurs naturally in small amounts in some berries and fermented foods, and is also made for food use under strict purity standards.

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E1403 - Bleached starch

Bleached starch (E1403) is a modified starch that has been gently treated to make it whiter and more consistent in performance. It helps foods stay smooth, thick, and stable during cooking and storage.

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Synonyms
E210
Benzoic acid
E1403
Bleached starch
Functions
preservative
stabilizerthickener
Origins
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Products

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Popular questions

  1. Is benzoic acid soluble in water?

    Only sparingly—about 3 g per liter at room temperature; its solubility increases in hot water and it dissolves readily in many organic solvents.

  2. Is benzoic acid polar?

    It has a polar carboxyl group but a nonpolar aromatic ring, so overall it’s only weakly polar; its benzoate salt is much more polar and water‑soluble.

  3. Is benzoic acid a strong acid?

    No—it's a weak acid, with a pKa of about 4.2.

  4. What is the melting point of benzoic acid?

    About 122–123 °C (251–253 °F).

  5. Is benzoic acid bad for you?

    At approved food levels it’s considered safe, with an ADI of 0–5 mg/kg body weight/day; some people may experience irritation or hypersensitivity, and benzene formation in certain acidic drinks is monitored and kept very low.

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  1. How is bleached starch used in food?

    As a thickener and stabiliser (and sometimes to aid emulsification), it improves texture, body, and consistency while standardising whiteness in products like soups, sauces, dressings, fillings, and desserts.

  2. How is tapioca starch bleached?

    By treating the wet starch with approved oxidising agents—commonly hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite—under controlled conditions, then thoroughly washing and drying; this boosts whiteness and reduces off-odours.

  3. What foods have bleached starch?

    It’s found in soups and sauces, salad dressings, bakery creams and fillings, confectionery, dairy desserts and puddings, and some ready-to-drink beverages, typically labelled as “bleached starch” or E1403.

  4. What is bleached starch used for?

    To thicken and stabilise foods, improve whiteness and clarity, help suspend ingredients, and reduce water separation in a range of processed foods.

  5. What is the e number of bleached starch?

    E1403.

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