What is Maize Thickener 1442? A Deep Dive into Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate
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3 min read
Modified starches like maize thickener 1442 are used in a huge range of processed foods, with one large French study finding that over 91% of subjects had consumed some form of modified starch. This article explores the properties, production, and wide-ranging applications of this common food additive known chemically as hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (E1442).
