E473
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What it is
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.
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.
Products containing E473
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Coconut Milk Drink With Nata De Coco
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
48kcal
0.3Protein
2.4Fat
6.5Carbs
BADELLI
Coconut Milk Original Drink, Coconut Milk
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
60kcal
0.4Protein
3Fat
11.8Carbs
Global Garlic Inc.
Original Flavor Coconut Milk Drink, Original
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving
49kcal
0.2Protein
2.7Fat
6.2Carbs
King Car Food Industrial Co.
Iced Coffee
43kcal
0.9Protein
0.9Fat
7.7Carbs
King Car Food Industrial Co.
Iced Coffee
43kcal
1.3Protein
0.6Fat
8.2Carbs
POKKA CORPORATION (S) PTE LTD
Milk Coffee
34kcal
0.3Protein
0.2Fat
7.7Carbs
Global Garlic Inc.
Mango Flavor Coconut Milk Drink, Mango
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
58kcal
0.3Protein
2.6Fat
8.1Carbs
Savia USA, LLC.
Original Flavor Coco Coconut Milk Drink, Original
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
62kcal
1.0Protein
1.7Fat
—Carbs
Amigo International, Inc.
Mango Flavor Coconut Milk Drink With Nata De Coco, Mango
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving
49kcal
0.2Protein
2.7Fat
6.2Carbs
Amigo International, Inc.
Strawberry Flavor Coconut Milk Drink, Strawberry
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving
49kcal
0.2Protein
2.7Fat
6.2Carbs
International Wholesalers Corp
Pineapple Flavor Coconut Milk Drink With Nata De Coco, Pineapple With Nata De Coco
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving
52kcal
0.3Protein
2.8Fat
6.2Carbs