Sucrose esters of fatty acids
Other names E473, Esters de saccharose
Sucrose esters of fatty acids: low in sucrose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SucroseLow
Sucrose esters are built on a sucrose molecule with fatty acids attached, so the sugar is literally in the name. But they are used at fractions of a percent as emulsifiers, and the ester bonds change how much is available at all.
Sources· 1
- USDA FoodData Central, queried for the sugar profile
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Sucrose esters of fatty acids affect?
Sucrose esters of fatty acids is notable for sucrose. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, histamine, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does Sucrose esters of fatty acids contain sucrose?
Sucrose esters of fatty acids contains only low levels of sucrose. Sucrose esters are built on a sucrose molecule with fatty acids attached, so the sugar is literally in the name. But they are used at fractions of a percent as emulsifiers, and the ester bonds change how much is available at all. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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