Starch derivative
Is E1420 (Acetylated starch) halal?
Modified starch (usually maize, potato or tapioca) with acetyl groups. Sibling modified starches in this catalogue are verified-halal on plant origin. This printed code is not auto-upgraded until a named A/B quote exists.
Modified starch (usually maize, potato or tapioca) with acetyl groups. Sibling modified starches in this catalogue are verified-halal on plant origin. This printed code is not auto-upgraded until a named A/B quote exists.
Source
Modified starch (usually maize, potato or tapioca) with acetyl groups. Sibling modified starches in this catalogue are verified-halal on plant origin. This printed code is not auto
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Quick facts
| E-number | E1420 |
|---|---|
| Name | Acetylated starch |
| Also on labels as | starch acetate, acetyl starch |
| Additive class | Starch derivative |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is E1420 (Acetylated starch) halal?
Acetylated starch is classified as Insufficient evidence. Modified starch (usually maize, potato or tapioca) with acetyl groups. Sibling modified starches in this catalogue are verified-halal on plant origin. This printed code is not auto-upgraded until a named A/B quote exists.
Is Acetylated starch halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Acetylated starch is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Acetylated starch called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: starch acetate, acetyl starch.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
Record e1420-acetylated-starch · last verified 2026-09-16 · report an error