E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch
Food-grade hydroxypropyl starch developed for high hot-paste viscosity, improved hydrophilicity, smooth texture and reliable stability in demanding food processing applications.
WHAT IS E1440 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH?
E1440 / INS 1440 Food-Grade Hydroxypropyl Starch
E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch, also identified as INS 1440, is a food-grade modified starch produced through controlled hydroxypropyl etherification of edible starch.
It is designed to provide high hot-paste viscosity, improved hydrophilicity and strong adhesion in food-processing systems.
E1440 Texture and Processing Performance
E1440 provides good hot-paste stability and useful freeze-thaw performance while helping create elastic, smooth and pleasant textures.
Improved hydrophilicity can help shorten cooking or soaking time, while selected applications may also benefit from reduced oil absorption and improved shelf-life performance.
KEY FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS OF E1440 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH
High Hot-Paste Viscosity
Provides high hot-paste viscosity with a long-bodied paste structure for suitable food systems.
Strong Adhesion
Offers good binding and adhesion performance for applications requiring cohesive starch functionality.
Hot-Paste Stability
Supports stable paste performance during heating and subsequent processing.
Freeze-Thaw Performance
Provides useful freeze-thaw tolerance for selected frozen or temperature-cycled food systems.
Improved Hydrophilicity
Increased water affinity can help shorten cooking or soaking time in suitable formulations.
Elastic & Smooth Texture
Helps deliver elasticity and a smooth mouthfeel while supporting reduced oil uptake in selected applications.
E1440 PERFORMANCE IN FOOD PROCESSING
E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch is designed to support viscosity, hydrophilicity, texture and processing stability in selected food formulations.
E1440 Processing Performance Overview
| Processing Requirement | Typical Performance |
|---|---|
| Hot-Paste Viscosity | Provides relatively high hot-paste viscosity and a long, cohesive paste structure. |
| Paste Stability | Supports stable viscosity and texture under suitable heating and processing conditions. |
| Freeze-Thaw Performance | Provides useful resistance to repeated freezing and thawing in selected applications. |
| Water Affinity | Improved hydrophilicity can support faster hydration, cooking or soaking. |
| Texture | Helps create elastic, smooth and pleasant eating qualities. |
| Oil Uptake & Shelf Life | Can help reduce oil absorption and support longer product shelf life in suitable formulations. |
Actual performance depends on starch source, substitution level, dosage, formulation and processing conditions. Application testing is recommended before commercial production.
E1440 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH TEST SPECIFICATIONS
The values below represent Tianjiang's current quality-control test limits for E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch, covering sensory and physicochemical parameters. Batch-specific test results are provided in the applicable Certificate of Analysis (COA).
E1440 Sensory Quality Control Criteria
E1440 Physicochemical Test Limits
| Test Parameter | Tianjiang Test Limit |
|---|---|
| Loss on Drying Cereal starch as raw material | ≤ 15.0% |
| Loss on Drying Other single starch as raw material | ≤ 18.0% |
| Loss on Drying Potato starch as raw material | ≤ 21.0% |
| Total Arsenic As As | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Lead Pb | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg |
| Sulfur Dioxide Residue SO₂ | ≤ 30 mg/kg |
| Hydroxypropyl Groups | ≤ 7.0 g/100 g |
| Chloropropanol | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg |
E1440 Identification and Analytical Methods
Identification and analytical procedures used for E1440 quality control include microscopic examination, iodine staining, copper reduction, hydroxypropyl-group determination and chloropropanol analysis.
Non-pregelatinized E1440 retaining granular structure can be examined microscopically for characteristic starch-granule morphology.
A sample suspension is treated with iodine solution to evaluate its characteristic starch color response.
Following acid hydrolysis, the prepared sample reacts with alkaline copper tartrate reagent to produce the prescribed red precipitate.
Hydroxypropyl content is determined by colorimetric analysis after conversion of the hydroxypropyl groups under the prescribed reaction conditions.
Chloropropanol is determined using the prescribed extraction and gas-chromatographic analytical procedure.
For international reference, review the official FAO/JECFA specification information for Hydroxypropyl Starch (INS 1440).
These values represent Tianjiang's current quality-control test limits for E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch. Actual batch results are reported in the corresponding COA. Specifications may vary according to starch source, product grade and customer application requirements.
REQUEST TIANJIANG SPECIFICATIONRECOMMENDED FOOD APPLICATIONS FOR E1440
E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch is suitable for applications requiring viscosity, elasticity, improved hydration, smooth mouthfeel and stable texture.
Noodles
Supports elasticity, smooth texture and improved eating quality in noodle formulations.
Crystal Dumplings
Suitable for transparent or semi-transparent dumpling systems requiring elasticity and cohesive texture.
Snack Foods
Can support desirable texture and reduced oil absorption in selected snack-food applications.
Beverages
Provides viscosity and texture support in suitable beverage formulations.
Pudding & Desserts
Helps produce smooth, elastic and consistent textures in pudding and dessert systems.
Ice Cream & Frozen Foods
Freeze-thaw performance makes E1440 suitable for selected frozen dessert and food applications.
WHY CHOOSE TIANJIANG FOR E1440 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH?
Controlled E1440 Quality
Quality-control procedures support consistent Hydroxypropyl Starch supply for commercial food production.
Viscosity & Texture Selection
Product grades can be selected according to viscosity, texture and hydration requirements.
Freeze-Thaw Application Support
Technical support is available for formulations requiring frozen-storage and freeze-thaw performance.
Noodle & Dumpling Expertise
E1440 selection can be supported for noodles, crystal dumplings and other starch-based food systems.
International E1440 Supply
Commercial packaging, pallet loading and international container shipment are available.
Technical Documentation
Product specifications, TDS, COA and applicable supporting documents are available upon request.
E1440 PACKAGING & GLOBAL SUPPLY
E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch is supplied in durable packaging designed for reliable storage, handling and international transportation.
E1440 Packaging and Container Loading Details
Pallet configuration and container loading can also be customized according to customer requirements.
E1440 QUALITY, CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
Tianjiang maintains recognized quality and food-safety management systems to support reliable modified starch manufacturing and international supply.
ISO 9001
Quality Management System
ISO 22000
Food Safety Management System
FSSC 22000
Food Safety System Certification
Halal
Supporting applicable market requirements
Kosher
Supporting applicable customer requirements
Certification availability and regulatory documentation may vary by product, destination market and customer requirements.
REQUEST CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTSE1440 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS & QUALITY RECORDS
Technical and quality documentation is available to support product evaluation, supplier approval and commercial purchasing.
E1440 Technical Data Sheet
Product characteristics, handling information and technical performance data for evaluation.
REQUEST TDS →Certificate of Analysis
Batch-specific quality results can be provided according to commercial supply requirements.
REQUEST COA →E1440 Product Specification
Review applicable product-grade specifications and quality parameters.
REQUEST SPECIFICATION →Regulatory Documents
Request available supporting certification and regulatory documentation for your destination market.
REQUEST DOCUMENTS →REQUEST AN E1440 FREE SAMPLE
Evaluate E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch in your formulation before commercial purchasing. Share your application, viscosity target, processing conditions and texture requirements so our team can recommend a suitable product grade.
E1440 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH FAQ
E1440 is a food-grade hydroxypropyl modified starch designed to support viscosity, hydrophilicity, texture and processing stability.
E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch is also identified as INS 1440.
Typical applications include noodles, crystal dumplings, snack foods, beverages, pudding, ice cream and other texture-sensitive foods.
E1440 can provide useful freeze-thaw performance in suitable food systems and product grades.
Improved hydrophilicity can support faster hydration and may shorten cooking or soaking time depending on the formulation.
The displayed Tianjiang quality-control limit for hydroxypropyl groups is ≤ 7.0 g/100 g. Batch-specific results are reported in the applicable COA.
Yes. Samples can be requested for formulation evaluation and application testing.
Yes. Product specifications, TDS, batch COA and applicable supporting documents can be provided upon request.
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