Is Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate vegan?

Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate

Vegan

Starch aluminium octenyl succinate is a modified starch produced by esterifying starch with octenyl succinic anhydride followed by aluminium complexation. It is derived from plant-based starch sources and used as an emulsifier and encapsulating agent in food applications.

Also known as Aluminium starch octenylsuccinate, Modified starch E1452
E number E1452
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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