Is Acetylated Distarch Adipate (E1422) Halal?

MUIS lists E1422 (Acetylated Distarch Adipate) 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.

Acetylated distarch adipate is a modified starch produced by cross-linking with adipic anhydride and acetylation. It is one of the most commonly used modified starches in canned and ready meals.

• canned soups
• ready meals
• baby foods
• instant sauces
• frozen entrees

• E1422 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.

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

E1422 (Acetylated Distarch Adipate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Acetylated distarch adipate is a modified starch produced by cross-linking with adipic anhydride and acetylation.

Acetylated distarch adipate is a modified starch produced by cross-linking with adipic anhydride and acetylation. It is one of the most commonly used modified starches in canned and ready meals.

E1422 is commonly found in canned soups, ready meals, baby foods, instant sauces, and frozen entrees.