Emulsifier · EU 1423
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Acetylated Distarch Glycerol is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol: the EU E-number regulatory record
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol: no OFF product match; EU code 1423 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 1423 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol: what it is
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol is a food additive (1423) classified as emulsifier.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetylated Distarch Glycerol safe to consume?
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 1423 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Acetylated Distarch Glycerol used for in food?
Acetylated Distarch Glycerol (1423) is catalogued for Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.