A mixture of sucrose esters of fatty acids that may be used as an emulsifier or texturizer in foods and beverages.
Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids
Found In
- Baked goods and bakery mixes
- Beverages
- Breakfast cereals
- Confectionery
- Dairy analogues and milk products
- Edible fats and oils
- Fish, meat, and poultry products
- Grain products and pastas
- Gravies and sauces
- Infant formulas and foods
- Processed fruit and vegetables
Also Known As
- E473
- Mono-, Di- and Triesters of Sucrose with Food Fatty Acids
- Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters
- Sucrose Monoesters of Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid and Stearic Acid
The Beverage Bottom Line
Sucrose esters of fatty acids are 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 (FDA)
Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved, GRAS FDA-Notified, GRAS Self-Determined)
This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.