Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Gentle non-ionic emulsifier derived from sugar and vegetable oil; prevents fat separation in canned coffees.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved non-toxic sucrose emulsifier
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS multipurpose emulsifier
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA re-evaluated safe
Commonly Found Foods
Canned coffeemilk teascream liquorssausages
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sunflower lecithin✓ Gum arabic
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