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Sucrose Trilaurate
Sucrose Trilaurate
Low concern
Sucrose esters of fatty acids are evaluated by EFSA as food additives (E473) at acceptable daily intake levels.
Found in
3 products
What it is
Sucrose ester of lauric acid; nonionic surfactant.
Emulsifier and surfactant; cosmetic and limited food use.
Why it's flagged
- high doses may cause laxative effect
What regulators actually say
"The food additive sucrose fatty acid esters may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions..."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Sucrose fatty acid esters approved as food additive (21 CFR 172.859)
European Union — EFSA
Approved as E473 sucrose esters of fatty acids
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