E-code guide
E1403Bleached Starch
HalalModified starch
E1403

Bleached Starch

Modified starch

SANHA and MUIS all classify this as halal.
Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record
2say Halal

Why this verdict

E1403 is bleached starch, a modified starch used as a thickener and stabiliser. SANHA and MUIS both classify E1403 as halal. MUIS notes it is obtained by treating native starch with chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide, sodium chlorite, or sulphur dioxide. E1403 is halal.

Common questions

Is E1403 halal?

Bleached Starch (E1403) is classified halal. SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E1403 made from?

Bleached Starch (E1403) is derived from plant sources.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in June 2026.