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Sucrose Polylaurate

Low concern

Sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473) are approved food emulsifiers with established ADI from JECFA/EFSA. Generally considered safe at permitted levels.

Found in

3 products

What it is

A sucrose ester of lauric acid; nonionic surfactant/emulsifier.

Cosmetic emulsifier; sucrose esters are also used as food emulsifiers (E473).

Why it's flagged

high doses may cause GI laxation

What regulators actually say

"Sucrose fatty acid esters may be safely used in food in accordance with the conditions prescribed."

21 CFR 172.859 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted (21 CFR 172.859 sucrose fatty acid esters)

European Union — EFSA

E473 approved with ADI

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