Ingredient

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
SAIB is used as a weighting agent in citrus-flavored beverages to help keep the …

What is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate?

Sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) is a food additive made from sucrose (table sugar) and acetic acid and isobutyric acid. It is produced through a chemical reaction involving these components.

Is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate vegan?

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

Is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate a major allergen?

SAIB is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.

What is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate used for?

SAIB is used as a weighting agent in citrus-flavored beverages to help keep the flavor oils suspended and prevent them from separating.

Is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate safe?

In the United States, SAIB is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.

Why it's used

SAIB is used as a weighting agent in citrus-flavored beverages to help keep the flavor oils suspended and prevent them from separating. It can also be used to improve the texture and mouthfeel of certain food products.

Health notes

In the United States, SAIB is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated SAIB. Evidence from studies on its safety at typical consumption levels has not raised significant health concerns.

Allergen info

SAIB is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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