Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate can be used as an emulsifier to stabilize flavoring oils in primarily citrus-flavored beverages.
Found In
- Citrus-flavored beverages
- Citrus-flavored beverages
Also Known As
- Alpha-D-glucopyranoside, O-acetyl-tris-O-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl, acetate tris(2-methyl propanoate)
- E444
- Hexaester with Sucrose Diacetate Isobutyric Acid
- SAIB
- Alpha-D-glucopyranoside, O-acetyl-tris-O-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl, acetate tris(2-methyl propanoate)
- E444
- Hexaester with Sucrose Diacetate Isobutyric Acid
- SAIB
The Beverage Bottom Line
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved)
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses.
In 2016, EFSA reaffirmed the safety of sucrose acetate isobutyrate.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025