Is E1413 (Phosphated Distarch Phosphate) Halal?

MUIS lists E1413 (Phosphated Distarch Phosphate) as halal. It is derived from plant material and its normal production involves no animal-derived ingredients. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Phosphated distarch phosphate is a doubly modified starch — first cross-linked and then stabilised with phosphate. This combination provides excellent stability under processing stresses.

• canned soups
• ready meals
• frozen foods
• infant foods
• sauces

• E1413 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

distarch phosphate (E1412), acetylated distarch phosphate (E1414), hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (E1442)

E1413 (Phosphated Distarch Phosphate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Phosphated distarch phosphate is a doubly modified starch — first cross-linked and then stabilised with phosphate.

Phosphated distarch phosphate is a doubly modified starch — first cross-linked and then stabilised with phosphate. This combination provides excellent stability under processing stresses.

E1413 is commonly found in canned soups, ready meals, frozen foods, infant foods, and sauces.