E473 · INS 473Sometimes animal
Sucrose esters of fatty acids
Common US / international name: sucrose esters of fatty acids
- Origin
- Emulsifier combining sugar and fatty acids.
- What it depends on
- Fatty acids may be plant or animal; sucrose part is plant.
- Where it typically appears
- Bakery, confectionery, dairy drinks, sauces.
- Product groups
- Bakery, Sweets, Drinks
- Source
- EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026