Additives
Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate (E1452): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Emulsifier / Encapsulant · Thickener
Aluminium-containing modified starch used for encapsulation of vitamins and minerals. EFSA has noted that aluminium additives contribute to total dietary aluminium burden. Permitted only for encapsulation of vitamins and minerals in supplements.
- Category
- Emulsifier / Encapsulant — Thickener
- Typically used in
- Encapsulated vitamins and mineral supplements only
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA with restrictions. Contributes to aluminium intake.
- Concerns flagged
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Neurotoxicity concern
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2008) — Safety of aluminium from dietary intake https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2008.754
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