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E1450No known concernIn 568 productsTypically vegan

Starch sodium octenyl succinate

E1450 is the European food-additive number for Starch sodium octenyl succinate. Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.

Is E1450 safe or restricted?

E1450 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.

Is E1450 vegan or vegetarian?

Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.

Which foods contain E1450?

E1450 appears in 568 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Mayonnaise, Instant Coffee, and Soft Drinks.

  • Mayonnaise42
  • Instant Coffee38
  • Soft Drinks33
  • Juice17
  • Sparkling Water13
  • Vegan Cheese12
  • Lemonade12
  • Energy Drink11

Often appears alongside

Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E1450 across the catalogue.

Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.

Frequently asked questions about E1450

What is E1450?
E1450 is the E-number for Starch sodium octenyl succinate. Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
Which foods contain E1450?
E1450 appears in 568 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Mayonnaise, Instant Coffee, and Soft Drinks. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
Is E1450 vegan or vegetarian?
Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
Is E1450 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
E1450 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.

Related additives

Regulatory-level classification based on EFSA re-evaluations and exposure assessments, IARC monograph groupings, the EU food additive register (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008) and mandatory warning labels, ECHA harmonised CLP classifications, FAO/WHO JECFA acceptable-daily-intake reviews, and national measures (US FDA, Health Canada, California OEHHA Proposition 65). Informational only. Not medical or dietary advice. See methodology for the rubric.