Ingredient · E473

E473

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use sucrose esters to help mix ingredients that don't normally blend well, like …

What is E473?

Sucrose esters of fatty acids are made by combining sucrose (sugar) with edible fatty acids, typically from vegetable oils. This process creates a range of compounds that can act as emulsifiers, stabilizers, or thickeners in food.

Is E473 vegan?

E473 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is E473 gluten-free?

They do not contain gluten.

Is E473 a major allergen?

Sucrose esters of fatty acids are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is E473 used for?

Manufacturers use sucrose esters to help mix ingredients that don't normally blend well, like oil and water.

Is E473 safe?

Sucrose esters of fatty acids are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sucrose esters to help mix ingredients that don't normally blend well, like oil and water. They also help improve texture and prevent separation in products such as baked goods, ice cream, and beverages.

Health notes

Sucrose esters of fatty acids are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. International bodies like JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) and EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) have evaluated these compounds. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Sucrose esters of fatty acids are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Foods that contain E473

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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