E1402 Alkaline-treated starch — is it halal?

Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)

Description

A modified starch: starch is treated with sodium or potassium hydroxide (up to 1 %). Possible links: enzymes of unnamed origin.

Basis of the ruling

Alkali-treated starch is made by treating starch with sodium or potassium hydroxide (up to 1%). 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 щёлочью · Alkaline-treated starch · النشا المعالَج بالقلويّ

Also known as: E 1402, E-1402, Е1402, INS 1402, alkaline treated starch, النشا المعالَج بالقلويّ

Category: Modified starches

Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008

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