Is E1442 (Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate) Halal?

MUIS lists E1442 (Hydroxypropyl 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.

Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate is a doubly modified starch — cross-linked with phosphate and substituted with hydroxypropyl groups. It is one of the most versatile modified starches.

• canned soups
• ready meals
• frozen foods
• yogurts
• fruit fillings
• infant foods

• E1442 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), acetylated distarch adipate (E1422), hydroxypropyl starch (E1440)

E1442 (Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate is a doubly modified starch — cross-linked with phosphate and substituted with hydroxypropyl groups.

Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate is a doubly modified starch — cross-linked with phosphate and substituted with hydroxypropyl groups. It is one of the most versatile modified starches.

E1442 is commonly found in canned soups, ready meals, frozen foods, yogurts, fruit fillings, and infant foods.