Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Also Known As : Sucrose esters, sucrose fatty acid esters , E473

Vegetarian

Description

Sucrose esters of fatty acid esters are a group of non-naturally occurring surfactants chemically synthesized from the esterification of sucrose and fatty acids. Sucrose esters are a special type of emulsifier that are used in food preservatives, food additives, and other products. A class of sucrose esters with highly substituted hydroxyl groups, olestra, is also used as a fat replacer in food. Japan was the first country that allowed the use of sucrose esters as food additives. The Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare approved sucrose esters in 1959.

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