Acetylated distarch phosphate

Acetylated distarch phosphate (CAS 68130-14-3), approved as E1414, is a chemically modified starch produced by combining acetylation and phosphate cross-linking treatments. These dual modifications produce a starch with enhanced resistance to heat, acid, and shear.

These specific properties determine its performance in demanding processing environments. In food manufacturing, this additive functions as a thickener and stabilizer in canned soups, sauces, and dairy-based products where processing involves high temperatures.

It is particularly effective in applications involving freeze-thaw cycles. Salad dressings and mayonnaise-style emulsions rely on it to maintain texture consistency and prevent phase separation during storage, ensuring a stable shelf life for consumer goods.

In the paper and pulp industry, it is applied as a surface sizing agent to improve sheet strength and printability. Textile manufacturers use it in warp sizing to protect yarn during weaving and improve the overall fabric finish quality.

The product is supplied as a white to off-white powder. Food-grade material conforming to E1414 specifications under EU additive regulations is the primary commercial grade, ensuring safety and compliance for global food manufacturers.

Material compliant with FCC standards is available for markets requiring that specific quality benchmark. Industrial grades for paper and textile applications are also offered to meet diverse manufacturing needs across various sectors.

These industrial versions typically feature differing viscosity and moisture specifications suited to those processing requirements. The versatility of this modified starch makes it a critical component in both food and technical applications.