E1401 Acid-treated starch — is it halal?

Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)

Description

A modified starch: starch is treated with hydrochloric, phosphoric or sulfuric acid, excess neutralised. Possible links: enzymes of unnamed origin.

Basis of the ruling

Acid-treated starch is made by treating starch with hydrochloric, phosphoric or sulfuric acid; the excess acid is neutralised. Enzymes — amylases, pullulanase and others — are used for additional treatment, and their source is not named; enzymes may be microbial, plant or animal.

Names: Крахмал, обработанный кислотой · Acid-treated starch · النشا المعالَج بالحمض

Also known as: E 1401, E-1401, Е1401, INS 1401, النشا المعالَج بالحمض

Category: Modified starches

Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008

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