What is E1452?
E1452 is Starch aluminium octenyl succinate, a food additive used as a modified starch. Plant-derived.
Also written as: INS 1452, E-1452, E 1452. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E1452 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E1452 (Starch aluminium octenyl succinate) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why we classify it this way
Halal Plant-derived.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E1452 halal?
E1452 (Starch aluminium octenyl succinate) is halal. Plant-derived.
What is E1452 made from?
Starch.
What is E1452 used for?
E1452 is used as a modified starch.
What should I do if a product contains E1452?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E1452 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E1452 (Starch aluminium octenyl succinate) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.