Emulsifier · EU 1442
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate 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. By tracked product count it ranks #390 of 417.
- #390 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #390 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #390 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate: the regulatory record
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 1442 | EU additive register |
| 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 | 1 | 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.
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate, explained
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate is a food additive (1442) classified as emulsifier.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (1) 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 Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate safe to consume?
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal; EU status is Approved. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate used for in food?
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate is commonly used as: Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream. It belongs to the Emulsifier category of food additives.
Where does Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #390 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.