Hydroxypropyl starch (E1440)
Updated October 2, 2026
Hydroxypropyl starch (E1440) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 31 products in our database, 3 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E1440
- E-number
- E1440
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 31 products (3 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Hydroxypropyl starch
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Hydroxypropyl starch.
Popular products with Hydroxypropyl starch
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Hydroxypropyl starch and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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a NOVA 4 How to spot Hydroxypropyl starch on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Hydroxypropyl starch?
In our database, Hydroxypropyl starch most often appears in dietary supplements, instant noodles, yogurt drinks and udon.
How many products contain Hydroxypropyl starch?
31 published products on Foodmetria list Hydroxypropyl starch, including 3 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.