Sucrose Distearate
Sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473) including sucrose distearate are hydrolyzed in the gut to sucrose and fatty acids and metabolized normally. EFSA's 2018 re-evaluation found no safety concern at current uses, with a temporary ADI later confirmed.
What it is
A nonionic surfactant produced by esterifying sucrose with two stearic acid molecules; one of the sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473 family).
Emulsifier, stabilizer, surface-active agent in fat-water systems.
Why it's flagged
- Possible mild gastrointestinal effects at very high intakes
What regulators actually say
"EFSA's Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for sucrose esters of fatty acids (E 473) and sucroglycerides (E 474) at the refined exposure assessment of authorised uses and use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted under 21 CFR 172.859 (sucrose fatty acid esters)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E473 under Regulation (EC) 1333/2008; ADI 40 mg/kg bw/day
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