AdditivesE444 - Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
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E444 - Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e444
EmulsifierStabiliser
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
Unknown
Description
Sucrose acetoisobutyrate (SAIB) is an emulsifier and has E number E444. In the United States, SAIB is categorized as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a food additive in cocktail mixers, beer, malt beverages, or wine coolers and is a potential replacement for brominated vegetable oil.
Sources
EFSA Evaluation
Re-evaluation of sucrose acetate isobutyrate -E 444- as a food additive
Open EFSA source