Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate

Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (CAS 53124-00-8), also known as E1442 and HPDSP, is a chemically modified starch made by hydroxypropylation and cross-linking.

Where is Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate used?

• Food: thickener and stabilizer in fruit fillings, dairy desserts, soups and sauces undergoing retort, freeze-thaw cycling or high-shear processing
• Baby food and infant formula: texture performance at sterilization temperatures
• Paper and pulp: surface sizing and coating binder improving strength and printability
• Textile: warp sizing agent protecting yarn during weaving
• It delivers freeze-thaw stability, viscosity control and resistance to processing stress.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade to E1442 specifications under EU food additive regulations