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Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters
Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters
Low concern
FDA permits sucrose fatty acid esters as a food additive (21 CFR 172.859). EFSA permits as E473 with a group ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day.
Found in
323 products
What it is
Esters formed from sucrose and food-grade fatty acids; non-ionic emulsifiers also called sucrose esters.
Emulsifier, stabilizer, and surfactant.
Why it's flagged
- laxative effect at high intakes
What regulators actually say
"Sucrose fatty acid esters may be safely used in food in accordance with this section."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
permitted (21 CFR 172.859)
European Union — EFSA
permitted as E473; ADI 40 mg/kg bw/day
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