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
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
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.


International Assessments and Authorizations


U.S. Food And Drug Administration

Safe for intended uses. ()

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European Food Safety Authority

Safe for intended uses.

In 2016, EFSA reaffirmed the safety of sucrose acetate isobutyrate.

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

Safe for intended uses.

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Safe for intended uses.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025