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Sucrose Polystearate
Sucrose Polystearate
Low concern
Sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473) have been evaluated by JECFA and EFSA with established ADIs. The polystearate variant is most often used in cosmetics; food-grade sucrose esters are widely permitted at low levels.
Found in
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What it is
An ester of sucrose and stearic acid; a sucrose ester emulsifier.
Cosmetic emulsifier; sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473) are also used in foods as emulsifiers.
What regulators actually say
"Sucrose fatty acid esters may be safely used in food as emulsifier, stabilizer, surface-active agent, or texturizer."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Sucrose fatty acid esters permitted under 21 CFR 172.859.
European Union — EFSA
Sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473) authorized in EU; EFSA established group ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day.
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