Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters(E473)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters is a emulsifier — Emulsifier, stabilizer, and texturizer
Also: Sucrose Esters
What it does
Emulsifier, stabilizer, and texturizer
Where you'll see it
protective coatings for fruits, fat-water emulsions
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- EU: approved
- Notes: FDA reviewed multiple petitions
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): derived from sucrose and edible tallow; used as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and texturizers