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Acetylated distarch adipate
Acetylated distarch adipate (E1422) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1422Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Grains & Starches
Grains and starches form the carbohydrate scaffold in breads, snacks, cereals, sauces, batters, dairy alternatives, and restructured foods.
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Separate the grain from the starch. Whole grain, refined flour, and isolated starch behave very differently on a label.
CerealFlourOatRiceStarch
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Acetylated distarch glycerol
Acetylated distarch glycerol (E1423) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1423Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Acetylated distarch phosphate
Acetylated distarch phosphate (E1414) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1414Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Acetylated oxidised starch
Acetylated oxidised starch (E1451) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1451Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Alkaline modified starch
Alkaline modified starch (E1402) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1402Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Amaranth puffs
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Barley malt
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Biscuit pieces
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Bleached starch
Bleached starch (E1403) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1403Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Caramelised puffed wheat
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Cookie crumble
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Cornflakes
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Dextrin
Dextrin (E1400) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1400Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Distarch glycerine
Distarch glycerine (E1430) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1430Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Distarch glycerol
Distarch glycerol (E1411) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1411Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Distarch phosphate esterified with sodium trimetasphosphate; esterified with phosphorus oxychloride
Distarch phosphate esterified with sodium trimetasphosphate; esterified with phosphorus oxychloride (E1412) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1412Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Enzyme treated starch
Enzyme treated starch (E1405) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1405Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Ferrous gluconate
Ferrous gluconate (E579) is listed as a food colouring in the E-number system.
E579Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Ferrous lactate
Ferrous lactate (E585) is listed as a food colouring in the E-number system.
E585Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Hydroxy propyl distarch glycerine
Hydroxy propyl distarch glycerine (E1441) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1441Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Hydroxy propyl distarch glycerol
Hydroxy propyl distarch glycerol (E1443) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1443Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate
Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate (E1442) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1442Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Hydroxy propyl starch
Hydroxy propyl starch (E1440) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1440Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Hydroxyethyl cellulose
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (E1525) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1525Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Inclusions — grains and crisps
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Maltodextrin
A starch-derived carbohydrate used for bulk, texture, carrier function, and sometimes quick-digesting carbohydrate. It may not taste very sweet even though it is carbohydrate-rich.
Common in protein powders, instant drink mixes, seasoning packets, snack coatings.
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Microcrystalline wax
A family of processing helpers and surface-finish ingredients used for release, handling, or gloss.
E905Common in candies, bakery glazes, coated snacks, confectionery.
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Monostarch phosphate
Monostarch phosphate (E1410) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1410Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Oat flakes
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Oxidized starch
Oxidized starch (E1404) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1404Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Phosphated distarch phosphate
Phosphated distarch phosphate (E1413) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1413Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Popcorn
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Processing aids and glazing agents
A family of processing helpers and surface-finish ingredients used for release, handling, or gloss.
Common in candies, bakery glazes, coated snacks, confectionery.
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Puffed millet
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Puffed rice
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Quinoa puffs
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Rice crisps
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Starch acetate esterified with acetic anhydride
Starch acetate esterified with acetic anhydride (E1420) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1420Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Starch acetate esterified with vinyl acetate
Starch acetate esterified with vinyl acetate (E1421) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1421Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Starch aluminium octenyl succinate
Starch aluminium octenyl succinate (E1452) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1452Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Starch sodium octenyl succinate
Starch sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is listed as a thickening agent in the E-number system.
E1450Common in ice cream, plant milks, sauces, dressings.
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Wafer pieces
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.
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Wheat flakes
A family of grain-based pieces used for crunch, lightness, and texture contrast.
Common in bars, chocolate inclusions, cereals, baked goods.