Food Safety Substance
2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitolE1420
2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol (E1420) is a food additive with Approved in the EU, GRAS in the US, and data from 2 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
EU Annex II Authorised Uses
Authorised additive rows and use conditions from EU Annex II tables.
Conditions and restrictions
| Jurisdiction | Food category | Restriction | Comment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | 13.1.3 Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 | ML 50000 mg/kg | only processed cereal based foods and baby foods | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 13.1.3 Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 | - | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 1.6.2 Unflavoured live fermented cream products and substitute products, both with a fat content of less than 20 % | quantum satis | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 13.1.3 Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 | ML 50000 mg/kg | only processed cereal based foods and baby foods | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 13.1.3 Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 | - | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 1.10 Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children* | ML 50000 mg/l | - | EU Food Additives Database |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is 2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol used for in food?
2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol appears in food-use rows as: thickener|stabilizer.
Is 2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol / E1420 safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: ADI NOT SPECIFIED mg/kg bw. EU status evidence: Approved. US/FDA evidence: GRAS.
What is the ADI for 2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol?
2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: ADI NOT SPECIFIED mg/kg bw. Source: WHO JECFA.
Is 2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol also used in cosmetics?
2-O-Acetyl-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Starch Acetate, EU status permitted.