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Sucrose Octaacetate

Low concern

FDA permits sucrose octaacetate as a synthetic flavoring substance under 21 CFR 172.515 and as an adjuvant. Used at very low levels because of intense bitterness.

Found in

7 products

What it is

Octaacetate ester of sucrose; an intensely bitter, non-toxic chemical used as a denaturant and bittering agent.

Bittering/denaturing agent for alcohol and a flavoring substance at very low levels.

Why it's flagged

bitterness alone limits exposure

What regulators actually say

"Sucrose octaacetate is among synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants permitted under 21 CFR 172.515."

21 CFR 172.515 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Synthetic flavoring substance permitted under 21 CFR 172.515.

European Union — EFSA

Authorized flavoring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008.

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